DJI
Osmo 360 II
Second-gen 8K 360 director’s camera with dual 1/1.1-inch square sensors, native 8K60, 14.5-stop DR, SuperNight 2.0, user-replaceable lenses, 120MP RAW stills, NFC, and 105GB built-in storage.
$599
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
DJI
Osmo Action 3
Rugged 1/1.7-inch action camera with 4K 120p, dual touchscreens, RockSteady stabilization, and 16m waterproofing without a case.
$329
Launch priceReleased Sep 2022
Osmo 360 II is 3.9 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo 360 II
Wins
Osmo Action 3
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo 360 II has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 12 MP)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 6 fps)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Osmo 360 II
36 × 81 × 61 mm
183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Osmo Action 3
71 × 44 × 33 mm
145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz)
Osmo 360 II is 34mm narrower than Osmo Action 3 but it is also 37mm taller and 28mm thicker.
Osmo 360 II is 38 g heavier than Osmo Action 3.
Depth (front-to-back): 61mm Osmo 360 II · 33mm Osmo Action 3
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Osmo 360 II
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 36.3, 81, 61
Resolution
120 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds OSV
Reasons to choose
Osmo Action 3
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8
Stabilization modes
Adds RockSteady, HorizonBalancing
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264
Waterproof depth
16 m vs 10 m — higher is better
Battery runtime
160 min vs 100 min — higher is better
Weight
145 g vs 183 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Osmo 360 II
Pros
- ✓Native 8K60 360 + SuperNight 2.0 at 8K60
- ✓14.5-stop DR; 10-bit D-Log M
- ✓User-replaceable hard-coated lenses
- ✓120MP HDR panoramas with RAW
- ✓105GB built-in storage + NFC tap-to-connect
Cons
- –Single-lens max 4K (no 5K vs first-gen / X6)
- –100 min 8K30 vs X6’s 140 min
- –10m waterproof vs X6’s 20m
- –US MSRP/availability still catching China launch (¥3,299)
Osmo Action 3
Pros
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓Dual touchscreens
- ✓16m waterproof without case
- ✓RockSteady and HorizonSteady
Cons
- –Older than Action 4/5 Pro
- –Small action-cam sensor
- –Fixed ultra-wide lens
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Osmo 360 II or Osmo Action 3?
Osmo 360 II scores 5.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for Osmo Action 3 — 120MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo 360 II and Osmo Action 3?
Osmo 360 II is 120 MP and Osmo Action 3 is 12 MP, so the Osmo 360 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Osmo 360 II and Osmo Action 3?
Osmo 360 II uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while Osmo Action 3 uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo 360 II or the Osmo Action 3?
Osmo 360 II reaches 30 fps electronic. Osmo Action 3 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo 360 II and Osmo Action 3?
Osmo 360 II weighs 183 g and Osmo Action 3 weighs 145 g, so the Osmo Action 3 is 38 g lighter.
Do the Osmo 360 II and Osmo Action 3 record 4K video?
Osmo 360 II: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. Osmo Action 3: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Osmo 360 II and Osmo Action 3 weather sealed?
Osmo 360 II: Yes. Osmo Action 3: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
Osmo 360 II is rated for about 100 minutes of continuous recording and Osmo Action 3 for about 160 minutes, giving the Osmo Action 3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo 360 II launched at $599 and Osmo Action 3 at $329. The Osmo Action 3 is $270 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI press materials.