Most all digital compact cameras from a major brand will do a good job these days, pick one in your budget. As far as camera or phone the difference is the lens, if you just want a snap shot of something either will do. If you want a real photograph I still always say use a real camera same as a video camera to me their is no one does all for either.

I use a Nikon DSLR a few in fact and a Small Sony for pocket camera and still use a video cam when needed, phone is for when I have none of those around.