I almost never carry a dedicated camera. That's what phones are for. My Samsung Galaxy 5 has a great camera. The only drawback is its hard to "one hand" for a quick shot while riding. I have a small Panasonic DMC-ZS25 (few years old, check for current model no. ) with a Leica 20x zoom. It's a great camera. I used to take it all the time, but now only for special rides where I might want to "one hand" while riding. It has a safety wrist strap. Doesnt take AA batteries, though. I had an old Vivitar that did, but don't know if it's still made. I use velcro cable ties to attach the small camera bag to handle bar or stem, and it's protected and accessible whenever I need it.