At around $200, a full DSLR or mirrorless “system” is hard to enter unless you buy older used gear. Interchangeable-lens cameras are the most versatile, but the body is only part of the cost: lenses and accessories make the system more expensive over time.

If your priorities are learning manual control and shooting RAW on a tight budget, you have two practical paths:

1. Use a smartphone if you already have one. It’s a perfectly valid way to start learning composition, exposure, and editing.
2. Look for a used entry-level mirrorless camera rather than a point-and-shoot. Older compact mirrorless models can sometimes be found near your budget and give you the manual controls and image quality you want. Even if you don’t plan to swap lenses much, you can use the kit lens for a long time and still benefit from the larger sensor and controls.

A point-and-shoot may fit the budget more easily, but if you can stretch to a used mirrorless kit, it better matches your goals.