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
Sony
ZV-1 II
Creator compact with 18–50mm zoom, Product Showcase, and vlog-first controls.
$899
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Osmo 360 II is 3.3 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo 360 II
Wins
ZV-1 II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZV-1 II has higher AF points / zones (315 vs 0)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 20.1 MP)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 29.97 fps)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
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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ZV-1 II
106 × 60 × 47 mm
292 g (0.64 lb / 10.30 oz)
Osmo 360 II is 69mm narrower than ZV-1 II but it is also 21mm taller and 14mm thicker.
Osmo 360 II is 109 g lighter than ZV-1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 61mm Osmo 360 II · 47mm ZV-1 II
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
ZV-1 II
106 × 60 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
ZV-1 II
106 × 47 mm
Sensor size, to scale
ZV-1 II
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 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
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
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 20.1 MP — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
ZV-1 II
AF points / zones
315 vs 0 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264, MPEG-4 AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 105.5, 60, 46.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC…
AA filter
Only ZV-1 II supports it
Eye AF
Only ZV-1 II supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only ZV-1 II supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Animal
Both cameras share
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓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)
ZV-1 II
Pros
- ✓Built for vlogging
- ✓18–50mm versatile zoom
- ✓Bokeh Switch
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Fixed lens
- –No EVF
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 ZV-1 II?
Osmo 360 II scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for ZV-1 II — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo 360 II and ZV-1 II?
Osmo 360 II is 120 MP and ZV-1 II is 20.1 MP, so the Osmo 360 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Osmo 360 II and ZV-1 II?
Osmo 360 II uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while ZV-1 II does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo 360 II or the ZV-1 II?
Osmo 360 II reaches 30 fps electronic. ZV-1 II reaches 24 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo 360 II and ZV-1 II?
Osmo 360 II weighs 183 g and ZV-1 II weighs 292 g, so the Osmo 360 II is 109 g lighter.
Do the Osmo 360 II and ZV-1 II record 4K video?
Osmo 360 II: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. ZV-1 II: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the Osmo 360 II and ZV-1 II weather sealed?
Osmo 360 II: Yes. ZV-1 II: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo 360 II and 290 shots for the ZV-1 II, giving the Osmo 360 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo 360 II launched at $599 and ZV-1 II at $899. The Osmo 360 II is $300 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 Sony press materials.