There is so many choices out there now when it comes to a small camera that also does good video. If you want to do video that you and others will enjoy watching the camera will need to be on a tripod. With care it can sometimes be braced in other ways but a tripod is best. If conditions warrant I like to have my camera mounted on the tripod and set up in front of me. Even with a tripod most footage taken on windy days will end up on the cutting room floor.