Image stabilised binoculars work well, although they aren't cheap or small or light. Canon do a range. They compensate for tiny movements only, so you still have to hold them as steady as you can, but if you do that you can get a rock-steady image.

In addition to being a pleasure to use, you can see more because you have time to pay attention in a way which is impossible with an image that jiggles about. I have the 10x30, and I see more with them than with my 7x50. Even in dim light, where the 50mm objective ought to be better, I find the higher magnification more than makes up for the brightness.

I was surprised because, as you say, a wide angle is good and I'd thought my 7x50 couldn't be beat.

If you are looking for something cheaper, then I'd consider a monocular. They are less than half the size and weight so more likely to get used.