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
MAX
Dual-lens 360 camera with 5.6K30 spherical video, 16.6MP 360 photos, Max HyperSmooth, front-facing display for vlogging, and in-camera stitching to one microSD card.
$500
Launch priceReleased Oct 2019
Osmo 360 II is 6.8 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo 360 II
Wins
MAX
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo 360 II has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 16.6 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 ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 6 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
MAX
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Osmo 360 II is 98mm narrower, 10mm shorter, and 11mm thinner than MAX.
Osmo 360 II is 397 g lighter than MAX.
Depth (front-to-back): 61mm Osmo 360 II · 72mm MAX
Sensor size, to scale
MAX
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
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 16.6 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Weight
183 g vs 580 g — lower is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
MAX
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 MAX supports it
Eye AF
Only MAX supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only MAX supports it
Internal RAW video
Only MAX supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓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)
MAX
Pros
- ✓5.6K30 360 with in-camera stitch
- ✓Front display for vlogging
- ✓Max HyperSmooth + Horizon Lock
- ✓PowerPano 270° stills
- ✓Three cameras in one (360 / HERO / vlog)
Cons
- –Superseded by MAX2 (no 8K)
- –Single-lens capped at 1440p60
- –Lower resolution than Insta360 X4/X5
- –Discontinued — used market only
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DJI Osmo 360 II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Osmo 360 II or MAX?
Osmo 360 II scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for MAX — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo 360 II and MAX?
Osmo 360 II is 120 MP and MAX is 16.6 MP, so the Osmo 360 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo 360 II and MAX have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo 360 II uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while MAX has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo 360 II or the MAX?
Osmo 360 II reaches 30 fps electronic. MAX reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo 360 II and MAX?
Osmo 360 II weighs 183 g and MAX weighs 580 g, so the Osmo 360 II is 397 g lighter.
Do the Osmo 360 II and MAX record 4K video?
Osmo 360 II: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. MAX: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo 360 II and MAX weather sealed?
Osmo 360 II: Yes. MAX: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo 360 II and 640 shots for the MAX, giving the MAX the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo 360 II launched at $599 and MAX at $500. The MAX is $99 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.