To be a good photographer never start with DSLR. Semi DSLR is the right option for beginners. Go ahead with this camera. Good features help to be a good photographer in future.
Nikol coolpix L120 is absolutely great great great camera for beginners who wants good photographs along with learning. Picture quality is suuuuperb. Handling is easy. Lens is niccor. Range of the camera is good. You can get good photographs in day light. Cost is economical. Look is great. So, overall value for money.
Moreover HDMI helps to add with big screen to see live recordings. Video quality of the camera is absolutely great. Good sound quality too.