Best dSLR Cameras for Beginners in 2020
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Canon EOS Rebel T7i/800D
Best Canon value in a current modelThe Canon EOS Rebel T7i/800D continues the line's tradition of being the crowd-pleasing choice for family photographers.
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Nikon D5600
Best compact dSLRLightweight and compact with everything the family photographer needs, the Nikon D5600 maintains its position as a great general-purpose dSLR.
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Nikon D3400
Best cheap current-model dSLRIf you don't like the thought of buying last year's model (or the one from the year before), the D3400 is the cheapest dSLR we recommend. It does have a few improvements over the D3300 as well.
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Nikon D5300
Best general-purpose dSLRWith excellent photo quality, a great feature set and speedy performance, the Nikon D5300 is a great choice as a general-purpose dSLR.
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Nikon D3300
Best cheap dSLRThe stripped-down feature set is appropriate for first timers and since it's older, the price is right.
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