Sony has two great cameras for this purpose, but they are pricey - the RX-100 series, which is a small, pocket camera, and the RX-10 series, which has much long reach, but is bigger. There are several versions of each, with the newest models running over 1,000. Worth it if it's worth it to you:) Another solid option is the Panasonic ZS100 or ZS200, the 200 having a longer lens, the 100 being a bit better in lower light. Both will give you much better pictures of far away things than your cellphone, but are smaller cameras so you'll bring them everywhere.