I am a noob in photography and would like to start

Canon - PowerShot ELPH 160

20.0-Megapixel camera that's good on your budget. You can then get a good memory card and a case for it
Nikon - Coolpix L840

A camera right on your budget with some wiggle room to get accessories. This camera is able to compete with most professional MFT cameras that cost 4 times as much. (pricier alternative Canon - PowerShot SX530)

>>2762865
In addition: Nikon - Coolpix S9900

Comparable to the Ricoh GR which costs three times as much. This comes with a tilt/flip screen and preforms amazing under low light. Good manual controls and very pocketable for it's 30x zoom range.

>>2762862

Always look for second hand, take a friend with you who knows cameras. Ask for a recent unedited photo of any prospective SLR to get an idea of shutter count (you can upload this photo online; there are free tools to work it out).

I got my first D70 and 50 1.8 for $200AUD $150ish USD second hand. There was some haggling but I always loved that camera.

Personally I would prefer a 10 year old SLR to most modern point and shoots. I prefer the ergonomics (and now I have plenty of glass for 'em too). Check around and see! And don't forget, many people on classifieds ads are desperate, especially if the gear is a little older! Don't be afraid to haggle.

fuji xpro1 can be found cheap now that xpro2 is coming out in about a month, might drop even more when it actually comes out

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fujifilm-X-series-X-Pro1-16-3-MP-Digital-Camera-Lens-18-55mm-/262274771908

body, lens, cables, battery, just 20 over your max

plus when you get more cash you can get a 15 or so dollar adapter for m42 mount lenses which are very cheap like 25 dollars

this gives you options to expand as opposed to a camera with a fixed lens

>I'm poor and I want a cheap camera with great features.

Literally why we have a gear thread.