What camera should I get as a beginner?

I've never owned a camera before and recently decided to get into photography. After doing some research, I've narrowed it down to a few options: Sony A6700 or Fuji X-S20 / X-T30 III / X-M5. But I'm open to other brands too!

Budget & Use Case:

· ~$1,200 USD for body only

· 99% photos, 1% videos (video specs aren't a priority)

· Mainly travel + everyday life (nature, portraits, landscape, architecture)

· Not a fan of sports/wildlife/candids. Nice to have, but not a necessity

· I recently rented an X-T30 II for a day and loved the recipes, but barely used the viewfinder, so EVF isn't a must-have for me

Prices (new, body only) where i’m from:

· X-S20:(~$1,175)

· A6700:(~$1045)

· X-T30 III:(~$915)

· X-M5:(~$800)

On one hand, Fuji seems to have really great SOOC images with the film simulations and custom recipes, which is very appealing since I want to spend minimal time editing. When I rented the X-T30 II, I found myself using custom recipes more than the built-in presets, so customizability is a big plus for me. Personally, I'm not a big fan of very orange or overly warm profiles, I tend to lean toward more natural yet vibrant colors, which is why I mostly used PROVIA and VIVID as the base preset on the rental camera.

On the other hand, the Sony A6700 has weather sealing (which Fuji lacks at this price point), better autofocus, and a body shape I personally prefer and it’s $100 less. I've heard that the A6700 has Creative Looks and Picture Profiles that can serve as alternatives to Fuji's film sims and recipes, but I'm not sure how well they actually work.

I'm planning to get the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 regardless of which camera I end up with, since I believe it’s available for both Sony E-mount and Fuji X-mount. Down the road, I might add a pancake lens for times when I want an even more compact setup.

Questions:

1. Can Sony's Creative Looks/Picture Profiles match or come close to the Fuji "recipe" experience for someone who wants minimal editing?

2. Given my priorities (SOOC, travel, minimal editing), which camera would you recommend?

3. Is the weather sealing and AF on the A6700 worth giving up the Fuji recipes?

Thanks in advance for any advice!