$909
Flagship-derived EXPEED 7 AF (from Nikon Z8/Z9) in an APS-C body. Best-in-class subject tracking for beginners who shoot moving subjects. Strong option for stills shooters.
Watch out for
No IBIS. Battery life is short: CIPA rates it at 230 shots with the viewfinder and 250 with the LCD, so buy a spare battery. 4K/60 is cropped (about 1.5x).
Cost of ownership
Excellent resale value for Nikon. Z mount investment future-proofs across APS-C to full-frame upgrade paths.