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
X3
5.7K 360 camera with dual 1/2-inch 48MP sensors, 72MP photos, 4K single-lens mode, and IPX8 10m waterproofing.
$449
Launch priceReleased Sep 2022
Osmo 360 II is 3.9 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo 360 II
Wins
X3
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 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- 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
for scale
X3
46 × 114 × 33 mm
180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)
Osmo 360 II is 10mm narrower and 33mm shorter than X3 but it is also 28mm thicker.
Osmo 360 II is 3 g heavier than X3.
Depth (front-to-back): 61mm Osmo 360 II · 33mm X3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo 360 II
36 × 81 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X3
46 × 114 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
X3
46 × 33 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
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — 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
X3
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, 360° Horizon Lock, Active HDR
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 114, 33.1
Internal RAW video
Only X3 supports it
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only X3 supports it
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only X3 supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Weight
180 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
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Waterproof depth — Both 10 m
- ✓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)
X3
Pros
- ✓72MP 360 photos
- ✓5.7K60 360 video
- ✓Great value used
- ✓10m waterproof
Cons
- –No 8K vs X4
- –Single-lens capped at 4K30
- –Older AI editing
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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 X3?
Osmo 360 II scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for X3 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo 360 II and X3?
Osmo 360 II is 120 MP and X3 is 72 MP, so the Osmo 360 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Osmo 360 II and X3?
Osmo 360 II uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while X3 uses FlowState + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo 360 II or the X3?
Osmo 360 II reaches 30 fps electronic. X3 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo 360 II and X3?
Osmo 360 II weighs 183 g and X3 weighs 180 g, so the X3 is 3 g lighter.
Do the Osmo 360 II and X3 record 4K video?
Osmo 360 II: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. X3: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Osmo 360 II and X3 weather sealed?
Osmo 360 II: Yes. X3: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
Osmo 360 II is rated for about 100 minutes of continuous recording and X3 for about 81 minutes, giving the Osmo 360 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo 360 II launched at $599 and X3 at $449. The X3 is $150 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.