2. Canon EOS Rebel T7i / Canon EOS 800D

Sensor: APS-C CMOS | Megapixels: 24.2MP | Lens mount: Canon EF-S | Screen: 3-inch articulating touchscreen, 1,040,000 dots | Continuous shooting speed: 6fps | Max video resolution: 1080p | User level: Beginner/enthusiast

• Great touchscreen
• Excellent sensor

• Plastic finish
• Expensive

3. Nikon D5600

Sensor: APS-C CMOS | Megapixels: 24.2MP | Lens mount: Nikon DX | Screen: 3.2-inch articulating touchscreen, 1,040,000 dots | Continuous shooting speed: 5fps | Max video resolution: 1080p | User level: Beginner/enthusiast

• Slow Live View focusing
• Snap Bridge needs work

4. Nikon D3300

Sensor: APS-C CMOS | Megapixels: 24.2MP | Lens mount: Nikon DX | Screen: 3-inch, 921,000 dots | Continuous shooting speed: 5fps | Max video resolution: 1080p | User level: Beginner

• Great image quality
• Guide mode

• Fixed LCD
• Limited connectivity

5. Canon EOS Rebel T6i / Canon EOS 750D

Sensor: APS-C CMOS | Megapixels: 24.2MP | Lens mount: Canon EF-S | Screen: 3-inch articulating touchscreen, 1,040,000 dots | Continuous shooting speed: 5fps | Max video resolution: 1080p | User level: Beginner

• Great touchscreen
• Wi-Fi with NFC

• Average battery life
• AF could be better

6. Nikon D5300

Sensor: APS-C CMOS | Megapixels: 24.2MP | Lens mount: Nikon DX | Screen: 3.2-inch articulating, 1,037,000 dots | Continuous shooting speed: 5fps | Max video resolution: 1080p | User level: Beginner

• High-res, non-anti-aliased sensor
• GPS built in

• Slow live-view focussing
• No touchscreen

7. Canon EOS Rebel SL2 / Canon EOS 200D

Sensor: APS-C CMOS | Megapixels: 24.2MP | Lens mount: Canon EF-S | Screen: 3-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 1,040,000 dots | Continuous shooting speed: 5fps | Max video resolution: 1080p | User level: Beginner

• Small size
• Easy to use

• Battery life rated at 380 shots
• Fixed rather than vari-angle screen

8. Canon EOS Rebel T5i / Canon EOS 700D

Sensor: APS-C CMOS | Megapixels: 18MP | Lens mount: Canon EF-S | Screen: 3-inch articulating touchscreen, 1,040,000 dots | Continuous shooting speed: 5fps | Max video resolution: 1080p | User level: Beginner

• Sound ergonomics
• Articulating touchscreen

• Outdated sensor
• No Wi-Fi

Sensor: APS-C CMOS | Megapixels: 24.2MP | Lens mount: Pentax K | Screen: 3-inch articulating screen, 921,000 dots | Continuous shooting speed: 6fps | Max video resolution: 1080p | User level: Beginner/enthusiast

• Weatherproof
• Hybrid live view AF

• Few AF points
• Poor kit lens