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Osmo 360 II

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 price

Released Aug 2026

vs

GoPro

HERO11 Black

GoPro flagship with an 8:7 27MP sensor, 5.3K60 video, HyperSmooth 5.0 with Horizon Lock, dual screens, and 10m waterproof body.

$499

Launch price

Released Sep 2022

Osmo 360 II is 3.9 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

Osmo 360 II

Sports & ActionTravel

Wins

3categories

HERO11 Black

Sports & ActionTravel

5 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Osmo 360 II wins 3 categories·HERO11 Black wins 2 categories
  • AOsmo 360 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
  • AOsmo 360 II has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 27.6 MP)
  • BHERO11 Black has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 120 fps)
  • BHERO11 Black has higher Battery runtime (150 min vs 100 min)
  • AOsmo 360 II has higher Battery capacity (2150 mAh vs 1720 mAh)

Key specs at a glance

Osmo 360 IIHERO11 Black
Resolution120 MP27.6 MP
Sensor1/1.1 inch1/1.9 inch
ISO max51,2006,400
Burst30 fps
4K120 fps120 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight183 g154 g
Battery520 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Osmo 360 II front view

Osmo 360 II

36 × 81 × 61 mm

183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

HERO11 Black

72 × 51 × 34 mm

154 g (0.34 lb / 5.43 oz)

Osmo 360 II is 36mm narrower than HERO11 Black but it is also 30mm taller and 27mm thicker.

Osmo 360 II is 29 g heavier than HERO11 Black.

Depth (front-to-back): 61mm Osmo 360 II · 34mm HERO11 Black

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseOsmo 360 IIHERO11 Black
Portrait
3.0Limited✓ wins
2.0Limited
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent✓ wins
8.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
6.0Good✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
5.0Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited
Travel
6.5Good✓ wins
6.0Good
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
1.5Limited
Vlogging
3.5Limited
4.0Fair✓ wins

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

  • Resolution

    120 MP vs 27.6 MP — higher is better

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only Osmo 360 II supports it

  • Battery capacity

    2150 mAh vs 1720 mAh — higher is better

Reasons to choose

HERO11 Black

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265 (HEVC)

  • Stabilization modes

    Adds HyperSmooth 5.0, 360° Horizon Lock, AutoBoost

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 71.8, 50.8, 33.6

  • 1080p max frame rate

    240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better

  • Battery runtime

    150 min vs 100 min — higher is better

  • Weight

    154 g vs 183 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 120 fps
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • Waterproof depthBoth 10 m
  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • TouchscreenBoth 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)

HERO11 Black

Pros

  • 8:7 sensor for vertical + horizontal framing
  • 5.3K60 and 4K120 video
  • HyperSmooth 5.0 + Horizon Lock
  • Dual LCD screens
  • Enduro battery included

Cons

  • Superseded by HERO12/13
  • Fixed lens
  • No burst slo-mo like HERO13

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

Osmo 360 II
HERO11 Black
Resolution
120 MP4.3× more
27.6 MP
Sensor type
Dual 1/1.1-inch square CMOS (1-inch equivalent 360)
1/1.9-inch CMOS
Sensor size
1/1.1 inch
1/1.9 inch
AA filter
No
Osmo 360 II
HERO11 Black
Aperture
f/1.9
f/2.5
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
12–39 mm
Field of view
156 °
Osmo 360 II
HERO11 Black
Processor
High-performance ISP
GP2
Osmo 360 II
HERO11 Black
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
51,200+3 stops
6,400
ISO max (expanded)
51,200
6,400
Osmo 360 II
HERO11 Black
Shutter type
Electronic shutter
Electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, Osmo 360 II or HERO11 Black?

Osmo 360 II scores 6.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for HERO11 Black — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the Osmo 360 II and HERO11 Black?

Osmo 360 II is 120 MP and HERO11 Black is 27.6 MP, so the Osmo 360 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

How does stabilization compare between the Osmo 360 II and HERO11 Black?

Osmo 360 II uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while HERO11 Black uses HyperSmooth 5.0 (electronic).

What's the weight difference between the Osmo 360 II and HERO11 Black?

Osmo 360 II weighs 183 g and HERO11 Black weighs 154 g, so the HERO11 Black is 29 g lighter.

Do the Osmo 360 II and HERO11 Black record 4K video?

Osmo 360 II: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. HERO11 Black: 4K up to 120p.

Are the Osmo 360 II and HERO11 Black weather sealed?

Osmo 360 II: Yes. HERO11 Black: Yes.

Which has better battery runtime?

Osmo 360 II is rated for about 100 minutes of continuous recording and HERO11 Black for about 150 minutes, giving the HERO11 Black the edge.

How much does each cost?

Osmo 360 II launched at $599 and HERO11 Black at $499. The HERO11 Black 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 GoPro press materials.