>>3691745The main thing to look for in a camera for a beginner is that it has easy access to manual picture control so you can play with exposure and aperture, iso etc.
For complete beginner not intending to waste money:
Simple compact camera with manual features (you'll keep on using) > complicated used camera with all features (cheap and OK to break) > simple point and shoot camera > ruining a sensor of a new camera while swapping lenses.
