If you are looking to get a dslr or trying to get into photography then Sony’s Alpha 58 can be your toy.First of all don’t take this as a "DSLR" ! this is not a dslr , it is better than DSLR and Sony calls it SLT ( Single Lens Translucent) and it is totally based on translucent mirror technology which quicky passes the light into the sensor and the sony’s own electronic viewfinder.
Nikon takes atleast 4-5 seconds to start and it will anothe 4-5 seconds to click then it will take another 3-4 seconds to show the picture and almost same applies for Canon but in the case of Sony it only takes 2-3 secs to start, focus and click.It’s way faster than Nikon and Canon.If you want your mom or your dad or you little brother or sister to handle it then they can use it easily while as Nikon and Canon is bit difficult.Under 30k this can be your new camera if you want standout from the crowd where you will only see Nikon and Canon.Go for Sony you won’t be dissappointed.Peace.