Smallish Camera for a Beginner

[Kayaker72]

Like many of you, I get asked what camera I would recommend by friends and colleagues. About two weeks ago, someone I sometimes work with saw my camera gear at a conference and asked for a recommendation. She wanted something smaller than my R5. I was also traveling with the G7XII, which intrigued her a little. But she seemed most interested as I described my M6 II system. I also let her know about the OM and Fujifilm X-T systems.

We didn't discuss price, but I want to get back to her, and in reviewing things, it looks like the R50 is probably the more current version of the M6 II from Canon. But, I thought I would ask, what are people recommending when asked by friends and colleagues?