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I ended up learning a lot about newer streaming camera options. You might want to check out this guide: The Top Streaming Cameras for YouTube and Facebook Live ? it breaks down what to look for and gives some decent comparisons with clear pros and cons. Helped me better figure out what suited both my recording and live needs without getting too technical.
Well I finally got a new camera, thanks to my wife and daughter giving me one as an early Christmas present.
Its a Panasonic FZ80D and now the learning begins!
Thanks for all the input and while it has taken nearly 3 years, it is only now that I have the time to use this new camera.
Depending on how much money you want to spend.
Quite a few content creators still use Iphones
those with a bit more use the GoPro but I understand they have reliability issues with heat etc.
Also the DJI kit seems to be very popular. I've literally just got an Osmo360, but there is a strong shift to the Osmo Action 5 Pro which is a recent release and apparently excellent.
Those more full on have moved to the Sony camera as listed earlier.
Drone work seems to be a mixture of the various DJI drones, all of them seems to be good... until they get crashed.
All of this said, the sound quality and consistency will be key to your productions also and I recommend that for whatever camera you use, that you get a cordless microphone to wear while you're recording, especially if your proximity to the camera varies. Some of the mics also have noise reduction which can be really good, and that will filter out background noise.
Its worth also looking at the other kit that your camera will work with, eg mounts, big/small tripod, hand held stick etc.
Also your editing software. CapCut is free and really good. I'm starting to use Adobe Premier Pro more which is also really good but that one might be charged - I have it via work.