This is a great camera. No other camera does get articulated screen in this price range.
Sceen is very helpful for taking the shots at wierd angle.
Not as many scene mode. But if youbare taking dslr, definitely you are going to use some editing software. Since this camera is having 24 MP sensor, so you can use lots of effects afterwards.
And again having s mount will support wide variety of lenses.
Personal suggestions, buy a 50mm f1. 8 lense and your package is complete for portrait.