Canon 1300D is the best product for a beginner. It has 18MP APS -C Size sensor, Standard ISO 100-6400(expandable to 12800), 9-point AF with the 1 center cross-type AF Point. WiFi and NFC Supported. If you want to become a professional photographer, This camera will be the starting weapon for you. you can able to click HD quality photos and also you can shoot HD videos on it. It is not so heavy and easy to hold. The only drawback is that you can’t able to take time lapse by it. To take time lapse by this camera you need an extra software. I would suggest to you, search for this topic(Time Lapse on Canon 1300D) on Google or Youtube. Other features are very good for a beginner photographer.