Canon has done a good job of producing a DSLR camera for novice users. The EOS1200D is easy to operate, works well in auto mode and, with the aid of the Canon EOS Companion app, capable of providing the assistance novice users need to ease them from simply snapping shots to creating pictures.
Image and movie quality are good enough to satisfy potential users and the well-constructed camera body is robust enough to be used in most situations, although it’s not weatherproof.