Right now it would be a Sony RX100.
I’ve currently got the 7th generation but I’d recommend any model. They haven’t changed much over the years and everything I said about the 4th generation (in 2016) still pretty much holds up.
The good:
- Super compact
- Fast start-up
- Solid lens with a really great zoom (24–200 mm)
- Articulating LED (with touchscreen I turn off)
- Pop-up viewfinder
- Enough access to control important bits with the control ring or back buttons
Room for improvement:
- Connectivity to phones (for shooting or image transfer) only works sometimes
- USB-C would be nice (Mini USB cords are annoying)
- Capturing GPS data somehow would be swell
Sony used to update this little camera with frequency, but this version has been lingering since 2019. I’d love to see it updated with better connectivity, but as it stands, it’s a delightful way to capture moments.