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
HERO13 Black
Flagship GoPro with 1/1.9-inch sensor, 5.3K60 video, 4K120, HyperSmooth 6.0, HB-Series lens auto-detect, and 10m waterproofing.
$399
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
Osmo 360 II is 1.9 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo 360 II
Wins
HERO13 Black
4 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)
- BHERO13 Black has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 120 fps)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher Max video bit rate (220 Mbps vs 120 Mbps)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 120 frames)
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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HERO13 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
Osmo 360 II is 36mm narrower than HERO13 Black but it is also 30mm taller and 27mm thicker.
Osmo 360 II is 62 g heavier than HERO13 Black.
Depth (front-to-back): 61mm Osmo 360 II · 34mm HERO13 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
HERO13 Black
72 × 51 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
HERO13 Black
72 × 34 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
Max video bit rate
220 Mbps vs 120 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better
Reasons to choose
HERO13 Black
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC
Stabilization modes
Adds HyperSmooth 6.0, 360° Horizon Lock, AutoBoost
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.8, 50.8, 33.6
Card types
Adds microSDHC, microSDXC
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
Weight
121 g vs 183 g — lower is better
Battery runtime
150 min vs 100 min — higher is better
Waterproof depth
10.1 m vs 10 m — 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)
HERO13 Black
Pros
- ✓5.3K60 and 4K120 video
- ✓1/1.9-inch sensor
- ✓HyperSmooth 6.0 + Burst Slo-Mo
- ✓10m waterproof
Cons
- –Small sensor vs Action 5 Pro
- –Fixed lens
- –Enduro battery not backward compatible
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 HERO13 Black?
Osmo 360 II scores 6.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for HERO13 Black — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo 360 II and HERO13 Black?
Osmo 360 II is 120 MP and HERO13 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 HERO13 Black?
Osmo 360 II uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while HERO13 Black does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo 360 II or the HERO13 Black?
Osmo 360 II reaches 30 fps electronic. HERO13 Black reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo 360 II and HERO13 Black?
Osmo 360 II weighs 183 g and HERO13 Black weighs 121 g, so the HERO13 Black is 62 g lighter.
Do the Osmo 360 II and HERO13 Black record 4K video?
Osmo 360 II: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Osmo 360 II and HERO13 Black weather sealed?
Osmo 360 II: Yes. HERO13 Black: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
Osmo 360 II is rated for about 100 minutes of continuous recording and HERO13 Black for about 150 minutes, giving the HERO13 Black the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo 360 II launched at $599 and HERO13 Black at $399. The HERO13 Black is $200 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.