Which cameras came close to your requirements and price?
You left out what makes such a camera "best." That is, must it endure a drop off the cliff or underwater use to 100 meters?
I carry my Canon and keep it from harm. Then I carry a newer cell phone which has a very good camera compared to what we saw a decade ago.
what are the best camera for toughness, weatherproof/waterproof, lowlight and wide-angle?

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