DSLR camera for beginners?

I've been wanting to buy one for ages and now I finally have the funds to get one I can't decide which I should get.

I've been looking at the Nikon Nikon D3100, Canon 1100D and the Sony A200K. I'm really no expert and don't really know what I'm looking for. I don't want to really spend anything over £300. I know I won't get anything fantastic for this price, but can anybody make any good suggestions for a beginners DSLR?

Thanks!

p.s I will be using it to take pictures on my travels. Nothing professional.

ANY dSLR will do the job. All fully adjustable camera work the same, so it does not really matter what camera brand you buy, unless the camera company doesn't have the lenses you want.

You have to visit a proper camera shop and see which you like the best when you hold them in your hands.

Have you visited the http://www.dxomark.com/...omark.com/ website to see how their sensor performance rate, head to head?

I'd go for either the Nikon D3100 or Canon Rebel T3.

Http://keerok-photography.blogspot.com/2012/09/what-is-good-dslr-camera-for-beginners.html

Buying a DSLR on a tight budget is problematic, because nobody really tells you just how much other gear you will need/want on top of the camera.

Even if/when you DO find a DSLR plus lens in your price range, there will always be way more expenses ahead.

You'll want and/or need a few other things such as tripod, filters, a bag, sensor cleaning gear, a second battery, memory cards, perhaps a remote shutter release etc.

That's just the small stuff - I can guarantee you that you'll also want more lenses. You'll probably buy cheap ones at first, then regret that, then start saving for the good quality ones, instead.
You'll also want a decent flash some day.

See how that list just goes on and on?
Owning a DSLR isn't cheap - at least not until you have built up a nice stash of gear. When you look at an advertised kit price, you do NOT see all the other gear that you'll need/want with it.

Just some food for thought… I'm not trying to talk you out of this, just trying to be helpful in case you haven't thought about all this yet.
Judging by the way you asked that question, you know very little about photography (please don't start cursing at me now, I'm not being rude - simply stating a fact). Take the time to do a lot of learning first, you will LOVE what the knowledge does for you.

Since you are using it for traveling, its most likely you will go on a point and shoot basis, the nikon D3100 will suit your needs better, better resolution in video taking and higher megapixels, which means higher detail. Do NOT buy Sony products if you are planning to invest more on your camera as sony accessories are very expensive compared to nikon and canon. Through specs, the Nikon d3100 will defeat Canon 1100D, although Canon 1100D preovide higher iso. I SUGGEST getting superzoom cameras such as CANON PowerShot SX50 HS as they are more suited for traveling but not for professional photography, it is compact and can zoom far more thank basic kit lenes provided. Last of all, it is always best to go to your local store to try out the cameras you are in favor with. The body, the image contrast and the grip all depends on individuals. Best to try them all out before finalizing your purchase. If you are into photography, save up and get intermediate dslr such as nikon D7000, a amateur camera body only enables you to learn the very basics, such as shutter speed, iso, aperture. Getting a grip of a better body allows you to sustain it longer as you can learn more in depth for photography.

I'd go with a Nikon D3100, or a Canon Rebel T3, and buy an additional lens like the 55-200mm. The Nikon D5100 is a step above.