Is the sony rx10 good for beginners?

The Sony RX10 can work for a beginner, but I wouldn't start there. It has a built-in 24-200mm-equivalent f/2.8 zoom, so you never need to think about lenses. That's handy, and the constant f/2.8 aperture helps in low light and gives you some control over background blur.

My first-camera advice is still a mirrorless camera with an APS-C sensor and its kit zoom, since the money goes further in lenses. See What to buy. If you want something pocketable, a 1-inch compact is the smaller step up.

Newer RX10 models are in the catalogue too. The Sony RX10 V is the latest listed, with a 24-600mm-equivalent zoom. Every current major-brand camera is good, so don't overthink it.

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