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
Insta360
GO 3
Thumb-sized magnetic POV camera with 2.7K30 video, 12MP photos, Action Pod flip-screen remote, FlowState stabilization, and 10m waterproof 35g body.
$399
Launch priceReleased Jun 2023
Osmo 360 II is 3.2 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo 360 II
Wins
GO 3
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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 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
GO 3
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Osmo 360 II is 98mm narrower, 10mm shorter, and 11mm thinner than GO 3.
Osmo 360 II is 397 g lighter than GO 3.
Depth (front-to-back): 61mm Osmo 360 II · 72mm GO 3
Sensor size, to scale
GO 3
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 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
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GO 3
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 GO 3 supports it
Eye AF
Only GO 3 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only GO 3 supports it
Internal RAW video
Only GO 3 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)
GO 3
Pros
- ✓35g magnetic thumb camera
- ✓Action Pod with 2.2-inch flip screen
- ✓170 min runtime with Action Pod
- ✓FlowState + Horizon Lock
- ✓IPX8 waterproof (camera body)
Cons
- –Max 2.7K30 (no 4K vs GO 3S)
- –Built-in storage only (32/64/128GB)
- –Tiny sensor limits low light
- –Superseded by GO 3S / GO Ultra
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 sports, Osmo 360 II or GO 3?
Osmo 360 II scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for GO 3 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo 360 II and GO 3?
Osmo 360 II is 120 MP and GO 3 is 12 MP, so the Osmo 360 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo 360 II and GO 3 have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo 360 II uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while GO 3 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo 360 II or the GO 3?
Osmo 360 II reaches 30 fps electronic. GO 3 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo 360 II and GO 3?
Osmo 360 II weighs 183 g and GO 3 weighs 580 g, so the Osmo 360 II is 397 g lighter.
Do the Osmo 360 II and GO 3 record 4K video?
Osmo 360 II: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. GO 3: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo 360 II and GO 3 weather sealed?
Osmo 360 II: Yes. GO 3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo 360 II and 640 shots for the GO 3, giving the GO 3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo 360 II launched at $599 and GO 3 at $399. The GO 3 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 Insta360 press materials.