You certainly can, I had a Sony A37 before that now sells quite cheaply, but what's really important for good photos are the lenses you use - an old DSLR with a kit lens is worse than a newer compact camera in most situations, it only makes sense of you plan to get more lenses
To be honest, you can get used Nikon D3300 or Sony DSC WX500 and they are really good. I just wanted to find out if there are any other options...
You certainly can, I had a Sony A37 before that now sells quite cheaply, but what's really important for good photos are the lenses you use - an old DSLR with a kit lens is worse than a newer compact camera in most situations, it only makes sense of you plan to get more lenses