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
GoPro
HERO
Smallest GoPro with a screen — 86g rugged body with 4K30 video, 2.7K60 slo-mo, 12MP photos, built-in Enduro battery, and 5m waterproofing at an entry price.
$200
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
Osmo 360 II is 1.9 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo 360 II
Wins
HERO
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo 360 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 12 MP)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- AOsmo 360 II has lower Weight (183 g vs 580 g)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 11 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
HERO
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Osmo 360 II is 98mm narrower, 10mm shorter, and 11mm thinner than HERO.
Osmo 360 II is 397 g lighter than HERO.
Depth (front-to-back): 61mm Osmo 360 II · 72mm HERO
Sensor size, to scale
HERO
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
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
Codecs
Adds OSV, HEVC
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Stabilization modes
Adds RockSteady 3.0, HorizonSteady
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 36.3, 81, 61
Card types
Adds microSD
Resolution
120 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Weight
183 g vs 580 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
HERO
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Vehicle
AA filter
Only HERO supports it
Eye AF
Only HERO supports it
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only HERO supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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)
HERO
Pros
- ✓Smallest/lightest GoPro with screen (86g)
- ✓4K30 + 2.7K60 slo-mo
- ✓Built-in mounting fingers
- ✓5m waterproof rugged body
- ✓Simple 3-mode interface
Cons
- –No removable battery
- –HyperSmooth via Quik app only
- –No 4K60 or 5.3K modes
- –Not compatible with HB-Series lenses
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Osmo 360 II or HERO?
Osmo 360 II scores 10.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for HERO — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo 360 II and HERO?
Osmo 360 II is 120 MP and HERO 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 HERO?
Osmo 360 II uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while HERO does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo 360 II or the HERO?
Osmo 360 II reaches 30 fps electronic. HERO reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo 360 II and HERO?
Osmo 360 II weighs 183 g and HERO weighs 580 g, so the Osmo 360 II is 397 g lighter.
Do the Osmo 360 II and HERO record 4K video?
Osmo 360 II: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. HERO: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo 360 II and HERO weather sealed?
Osmo 360 II: Yes. HERO: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo 360 II and 640 shots for the HERO, giving the HERO the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo 360 II launched at $599 and HERO at $200. The HERO is $399 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and GoPro press materials.