Digital Camera

Mobile phones cannot replace conventional digital cameras. The optical zoom feature is a sufficient reason for owning a digital camera. 

Canon SX5 series is an excellent choice for high-quality photos and super zoom. SX540 HS is the latest edition.

Sony DSC-HX50V is a proven excellent camera. DSC - Digital Still Camera.  HX - Hyper-Zoom.

Sony DSC-HX99 is a successor of Sony DSC-HX50V with 4K video capability. It has received excellent reviews.