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
X4
8K 360 action camera with dual 1/2-inch sensors, 72MP photos, 4K60 single-lens mode, FlowState stabilization, and 10m waterproofing.
$499
Launch priceReleased Apr 2024
Osmo 360 II is 2.3 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo 360 II
Wins
X4
5 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 60 fps)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 72 MP)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 120 frames)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 8 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
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X4
46 × 124 × 38 mm
203 g (0.45 lb / 7.16 oz)
Osmo 360 II is 10mm narrower and 43mm shorter than X4 but it is also 23mm thicker.
Osmo 360 II is 20 g lighter than X4.
Depth (front-to-back): 61mm Osmo 360 II · 38mm X4
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
X4
46 × 124 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
X4
46 × 38 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 60 fps — higher is better
Resolution
120 MP vs 72 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X4
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, 360° Horizon Lock, Active HDR
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 123.6, 37.6
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only X4 supports it
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only X4 supports it
Battery runtime
135 min vs 100 min — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Battery capacity
2290 mAh vs 2150 mAh — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Waterproof depth — Both 10 m
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
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)
X4
Pros
- ✓8K 360 video
- ✓72MP 360 photos
- ✓4K60 single-lens mode
- ✓10m waterproof
Cons
- –360 workflow needs reframing
- –8K runtime ~75 min
- –Larger than Ace Pro
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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 X4?
Osmo 360 II scores 10.0/10 versus 7.0/10 for X4 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo 360 II and X4?
Osmo 360 II is 120 MP and X4 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 X4?
Osmo 360 II uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while X4 uses FlowState + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo 360 II or the X4?
Osmo 360 II reaches 30 fps electronic. X4 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo 360 II and X4?
Osmo 360 II weighs 183 g and X4 weighs 203 g, so the Osmo 360 II is 20 g lighter.
Do the Osmo 360 II and X4 record 4K video?
Osmo 360 II: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. X4: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo 360 II and X4 weather sealed?
Osmo 360 II: Yes. X4: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
Osmo 360 II is rated for about 100 minutes of continuous recording and X4 for about 135 minutes, giving the X4 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo 360 II launched at $599 and X4 at $499. The X4 is $100 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.