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
MAX2
True 8K 360 action camera with twist-and-go replaceable lenses, 29MP 360 photos, 4K100 spherical slo-mo, 10-bit GP-Log, six mics, and 5m waterproof rugged body.
$500
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
Osmo 360 II is 10 months newer.
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Wins
Osmo 360 II
Wins
MAX2
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo 360 II has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 29 MP)
- 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 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BMAX2 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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
MAX2
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Osmo 360 II is 98mm narrower, 10mm shorter, and 11mm thinner than MAX2.
Osmo 360 II is 397 g lighter than MAX2.
Depth (front-to-back): 61mm Osmo 360 II · 72mm MAX2
Sensor size, to scale
MAX2
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 29 MP — higher is better
Weight
183 g vs 580 g — lower is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
MAX2
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 MAX2 supports it
Eye AF
Only MAX2 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only MAX2 supports it
Internal RAW video
Only MAX2 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)
MAX2
Pros
- ✓True 8K 360 video (21% more pixels vs rivals)
- ✓Field-replaceable twist-on lenses
- ✓4K100 360 slo-mo + 5.6K60 360
- ✓10-bit GP-Log + 300Mbps (GoPro Labs)
- ✓4K60 single-lens + 180° HyperView POV
Cons
- –360 workflow needs reframing in Quik
- –$100 more than HERO13 Black
- –1/2.3-inch dual sensors
- –8K runtime shorter than 5.6K modes
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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 MAX2?
Osmo 360 II scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for MAX2 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo 360 II and MAX2?
Osmo 360 II is 120 MP and MAX2 is 29 MP, so the Osmo 360 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo 360 II and MAX2 have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo 360 II uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while MAX2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo 360 II or the MAX2?
Osmo 360 II reaches 30 fps electronic. MAX2 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo 360 II and MAX2?
Osmo 360 II weighs 183 g and MAX2 weighs 580 g, so the Osmo 360 II is 397 g lighter.
Do the Osmo 360 II and MAX2 record 4K video?
Osmo 360 II: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. MAX2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo 360 II and MAX2 weather sealed?
Osmo 360 II: Yes. MAX2: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo 360 II and 640 shots for the MAX2, giving the MAX2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo 360 II launched at $599 and MAX2 at $500. The MAX2 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.