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
HERO12 Black
1/1.9-inch action camera with HDR 5.3K60, 4K120, 2.7K240 slow-mo, HyperSmooth 6.0, and 10m waterproof body.
$349
Launch priceReleased Sep 2023
Osmo 360 II is 2.9 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo 360 II
Wins
HERO12 Black
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo 360 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 27.6 MP)
- 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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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HERO12 Black
72 × 34 × 51 mm
154 g (0.34 lb / 5.43 oz)
Osmo 360 II is 36mm narrower than HERO12 Black but it is also 47mm taller and 10mm thicker.
Osmo 360 II is 29 g heavier than HERO12 Black.
Depth (front-to-back): 61mm Osmo 360 II · 51mm HERO12 Black
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo 360 II
36 × 81 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
HERO12 Black
72 × 34 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Osmo 360 II
36 × 61 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
HERO12 Black
72 × 51 mm
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
Codecs
Adds OSV, HEVC
Stabilization modes
Adds RockSteady 3.0, HorizonSteady
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 36.3, 81, 61
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Resolution
120 MP vs 27.6 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
HERO12 Black
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC
Stabilization modes
Adds HyperSmooth 6.0, 360° Horizon Lock, AutoBoost
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.8, 33.6, 50.8
Card types
Adds microSDHC, microSDXC
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Weight
154 g vs 183 g — lower 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
- ✓Waterproof depth — Both 10 m
- ✓Battery runtime — Both 100 min
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)
HERO12 Black
Pros
- ✓HDR 5.3K and 4K120
- ✓HyperSmooth 6.0
- ✓10m waterproof
- ✓Strong used value
Cons
- –Superseded by HERO13
- –Fixed lens
- –Smaller battery than HERO13
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Osmo 360 II or HERO12 Black?
Osmo 360 II scores 6.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for HERO12 Black — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo 360 II and HERO12 Black?
Osmo 360 II is 120 MP and HERO12 Black is 27.6 MP, so the Osmo 360 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Osmo 360 II and HERO12 Black?
Osmo 360 II uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while HERO12 Black does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo 360 II or the HERO12 Black?
Osmo 360 II reaches 30 fps electronic. HERO12 Black reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo 360 II and HERO12 Black?
Osmo 360 II weighs 183 g and HERO12 Black weighs 154 g, so the HERO12 Black is 29 g lighter.
Do the Osmo 360 II and HERO12 Black record 4K video?
Osmo 360 II: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. HERO12 Black: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Osmo 360 II and HERO12 Black weather sealed?
Osmo 360 II: Yes. HERO12 Black: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
Osmo 360 II is rated for about 100 minutes of continuous recording and HERO12 Black for about 100 minutes, giving the HERO12 Black the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo 360 II launched at $599 and HERO12 Black at $349. The HERO12 Black is $250 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.