The camera I recommend to most new photographers is not a Nikon or Sony (and it's $200 off)
Briefly

"The Canon R100 is one of the lightest camera bodies you'll find on the market, but don't let its weight fool you into assuming it can't create quality images or video."
"Canon's intuitive menu design along with its dial-and-button layout makes the R100 an easy sale for new photographers."
"When you're just starting out in photography, the last thing you want to do is struggle with flipping through menus, buttons, and dials."
"I'm a firm believer that a camera has to feel good in your hands; I don't care about its elaborate list of features."
Read at ZDNET
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