Thanks I am very happy with my Sony cameras I must say

As for a good camera to start with, when I got back into photography I started with a bridge camera, has most of the features of DSLR or mirroless cameras but has a fixed lens.
Having a fixed lens is good in it stops you from spending more and more money on buying new lenses LOL

I think a bridge camera is a good option to try for getting to take better photos and ae a lot cheaper than DSLR or mirrorless cameras,, A few brands make them, but i havent been following new products so cant recommend a specific one, but options include Nikon with the coolpix, Sony make one but I think that is pretty expensive, Canon have the powershot models and Panasonic the Lumix off the top of my head