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 Air
Ultralight 165g 8K 360 camera with dual 1/1.8-inch sensors, replaceable lenses, AdaptiveTone exposure, 15m waterproofing, and swappable 2010mAh battery.
$400
Launch priceReleased Oct 2025
Osmo 360 II is 9 months newer.
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Wins
Osmo 360 II
Wins
X4 Air
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo 360 II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (520 shots vs -1 shots)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 3,200)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 29 MP)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher 1080p max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 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
X4 Air
46 × 114 × 37 mm
165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
Osmo 360 II is 10mm narrower and 33mm shorter than X4 Air but it is also 24mm thicker.
Osmo 360 II is 18 g heavier than X4 Air.
Depth (front-to-back): 61mm Osmo 360 II · 37mm X4 Air
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 Air
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
X4 Air
46 × 37 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
Battery life (CIPA)
520 shots vs -1 shots — higher is better
Stabilization modes
Adds RockSteady 3.0, HorizonSteady
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 36.3, 81, 61
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Resolution
120 MP vs 29 MP — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds OSV
Reasons to choose
X4 Air
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 113.8, 37
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Vehicle
Codecs
Adds H.264, AVC, H.265
AA filter
Only X4 Air supports it
Eye AF
Only X4 Air supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only X4 Air supports it
Internal RAW video
Only X4 Air supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only X4 Air 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
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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 Air
Pros
- ✓Lightest Insta360 8K 360 (165g)
- ✓Dual 1/1.8-inch sensors (134% more pixel area vs X4)
- ✓8K30 + 6K50 360; 4K single-lens mode
- ✓Replaceable lenses + 15m waterproof
- ✓AdaptiveTone + Portrait Mode
Cons
- –No 8K60 vs X5 flagship
- –8K runtime ~88 min
- –360 workflow needs reframing
- –Fewer pro codecs than X5
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, Osmo 360 II or X4 Air?
X4 Air scores 6.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for Osmo 360 II — 165g — easy to handhold for selfie video.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo 360 II and X4 Air?
Osmo 360 II is 120 MP and X4 Air is 29 MP, so the Osmo 360 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo 360 II and X4 Air have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo 360 II uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while X4 Air has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo 360 II or the X4 Air?
Osmo 360 II reaches 30 fps electronic. X4 Air reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo 360 II and X4 Air?
Osmo 360 II weighs 183 g and X4 Air weighs 165 g, so the X4 Air is 18 g lighter.
Do the Osmo 360 II and X4 Air record 4K video?
Osmo 360 II: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. X4 Air: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Osmo 360 II and X4 Air weather sealed?
Osmo 360 II: Yes. X4 Air: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
Osmo 360 II is rated for about 100 minutes of continuous recording and X4 Air for about 88 minutes, giving the Osmo 360 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo 360 II launched at $599 and X4 Air at $400. The X4 Air is $199 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.