Very kind of you to say so Rob.
I don't think a phone will ever perform as well as a camera. I sometimes use my phone when I've not got my camera with me but the results can be very hit and miss. The camera will have a better lens, bigger sensor and optical zoom and you'll have control of the aperture, shutter speed and focus.
Also, looking at our pictures, I'd say I had the advantage of better weather and a nice reflection, whereas it looks like your day was a bit hazy and overcast.
I shoot in 'RAW' format with the Sony and edit the photos in Lightroom so I can use software to bring out the best in the photo. A phone will almost certainly take JPGs which are 'edited' and compressed by default so your options for rework later are limited.
If you are into photography, then I would recommend getting a proper camera, and I do recommend the RX 100 it's a great camera. I also have a Canon EOS but don't often take it out because it's pretty bulky - that's why, after loads of research I bought the Sony. The Panasonic Lumix range (both compacts and 'bridge') are also very good. I'm sure others will also have their favoured cameras too. There are several threads on here about them. Have a look around the 'Photography' part of the forum to see what others think.