Best for basic but brilliant for brand-new DSLR users
It may not be a big jump ahead of the Nikon D3500, but it’s a beginner-friendly DSLR great value for money and a good all-round performer. The main plus points are its impressive 18-55mm AF-P kit lens, which is very consistent with its focal range, and a 1,550-shot battery life that trains its mirrorless rivals. At the opposite end of the spectrum to some of the full-frame DSLRs on this list, the Nikon D3500 is super affordable, has one of the sharpest APS-C sensors out there, and a neat retracting kit lens. A word of warning: There are two versions of this lens, and it’s worth it to spend an extra and get it with VR, Nikon’s image stabilization system.
Beginners may also like to deal with mirrorless cameras, while its 24-megapixel APS-C sensor also provides stronger image quality. If you really need a swiveling touchscreen for shooting video or awkward shots then it’s worth also considering the Canon 200D, but the Nikon D3500 is otherwise the best DSLR around at this price.
