Thank you for all the input. Ive gotten used to the nikon 3000's line but I havent gotten around to play with the 5000's series yet. I am really liking the D5200 for both the features and price. Similarily in price (the canon SL1) although the specs may be a bit better on the Nikon, the SL1 has touchscreen.. is that an important feature? I dont find the menu hard to navigate on the Nikons but it is 2017 and touchscreen is almost on everything nowadays which may make eveything easier when using the camera? But the D5200 has the articulated sceen and I really like that feature. In all honesty If I could afford it, the D5600 would be my 1st choice but for me its just what fits in my budget and what is the best I can get within it.
Ive looked on amazon and here are my options within my budget that ive collected:
Canon EOS Rebel SL1 DSLR w/ 18-55mm STM lens $549
Nikon D5200 DSLR w/ 18-55mm zoom lens $529
Nikon D5200 AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II kit $619
Nikon D3400 AF-P DX NIkkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 VR kit $540
Can anyone help with which of these would be the best bang for my buck (all are brand new). Or even suggest something else?