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These cameras blend good picture quality with features that are beginner-friendly because of its enhanced navigation of the settings, mostly in the back dial. Most of them are the best sellers in the entry-level and mid-range category and no wonder why I got them in my list and they are work like a sexy working machine.

1. Nikon’s D5100

The D5100 will make every photographer smile in any visual arts directory. It has amazing features and image quality.

Features & Designs

-Nikon’s D5100 is comfortable with buttons that are easily accessible.
-There are dials and buttons for all the common functions necessary when shooting.
-The mode dial located on top the camera controls the majority of the cameras functions.
-This mode dial controls the scene modes for a beginner to PASM exposures for a manual tweak.

2. Canon’s EOS 1100D

The 1100D gives a nice shooting experience and has enough functions and features to please SLR beginners.

Features & Design

-It has a very simple layout and nearly anyone can take pictures with this camera easily.
-Controls resemble those found on all other cameras in this class.
-There is a mode dial with aperture, manual exposure modes, automatic, movie mode and various scene modes.

3. Canon’s EOS 600D

This camera is nearly identical to the previous award-winning camera except for its LCD screen that flips out, creative filters and wireless flash control.

Features & Designs

-This camera is shaped very similar to the other Canon SLRs that were previously released.
- It sits very comfortably in one’s hand and all the frequently used controls are easily reached.

4. Nikon’s D3100

Features & Designs

-This is a very light, portable camera, weighing in at only 455 grams.
-The Guide mode supplies an interface that assists new users in achieving specific characteristics from changing shutter speeds and aperture, without the use of photographic terminology.

5. Penax’s K-x

This fast and inexpensive camera has a nice low-light quality. Despite the fact that the K-x doesn’t have a lot of explanations or hand holding features offered by other entry-level models, it is very simple to operate.

Features & Designs

-The K-x’s operation is straightforward. It incorporates many of the familiar conventions point & shoot users recognize.
-The ISO screen allows the photographer to choose a fixed value or Auto and the auto range options which are usually buried somewhere in the menu.

6. Canon’s EOS 550D

The 550D‘s image quality is fantastic, and the video is excellent as well.

Features & Designs

-The shape of its body and configuration of the buttons on the 550D is nearly identical to its predecessor the 500D.
-There are buttons added on the camera’s back.
-The control button accesses on-screen functions.

7. Olympus’ Pen E-PL2

The E-PL2 is a light and versatile camera perfect for a beginner or anyone interested in taking fantastic pictures without all the added gear.

Features & Designs

-There is image stabilization within the body.
-Wireless control for the flash is built-in.
-Textured handgrip and ergonomically comfortable.

8. Nikon’s D7000

Nikon’s D7000 is an exceptional mid range digital SLR with automatic and advanced features.

Features & Designs

-Camera offers very good video and image quality.
- It has auto focus in Live View and video modes.
-Control buttons are located in the same areas as Nikon’s previous DLRs.
-Most of the controls are conveniently arranged on this camera.

9. Sony’s Alpha NEX-5

The NEX-5 has video and image quality that is equal to a DSLR and offers unique modes going beyond the other cameras in its class. The LCD screen allows adjustments to accommodate the beginner encouraging more creative shooting.

Features & Designs

-The LCD on this camera angles down 45 degrees and up 80 degrees.
-The menu system is easily navigated and graphical.
-The menu is located on the LCD and is rotated with the use of the camera’s multipurpose dial.

10. Olympus’ E-620

The E-620 is less expensive and smaller than the Olympus E-30. Despite being less expensive, the E-620 has the majority of the features we saw on the E-30.

Features & Designs

-This camera is very similar to the previous Olympus camera in its feel and look.
-It has an LCD screen on the back.
-The buttons on this camera are illuminated which makes shooting in a dim situation very easy.
-There is a control wheel located beside the main dial, which is used intuitively and has a nice responsive feel.
-It is an extremely lightweight camera.