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
GO 3S
Thumb-sized 4K POV camera with magnetic mounting, Action Pod remote preview, FlowState stabilization, and 10m waterproof body.
$400
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Osmo 360 II is 2.2 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo 360 II
Wins
GO 3S
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo 360 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 3,200)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 12 MP)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher Battery capacity (2150 mAh vs 310 mAh)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher Battery runtime (100 min vs 38 min)
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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GO 3S
54 × 25 × 26 mm
135.4 g (0.30 lb / 4.78 oz)
Osmo 360 II is 18mm narrower than GO 3S but it is also 56mm taller and 35mm thicker.
Osmo 360 II is 48 g heavier than GO 3S.
Depth (front-to-back): 61mm Osmo 360 II · 26mm GO 3S
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo 360 II
36 × 81 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
GO 3S
54 × 25 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Osmo 360 II
36 × 61 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
GO 3S
54 × 26 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 3,200 — higher is better
Resolution
120 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better
Battery capacity
2150 mAh vs 310 mAh — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GO 3S
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 54.4, 24.8, 25.6
Weight
135.4 g vs 183 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Waterproof depth — Both 10 m
- ✓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)
GO 3S
Pros
- ✓4K30 in a 39g body
- ✓Action Pod with 2.2-inch flip screen
- ✓FlowState + Horizon Lock
- ✓10m waterproof (camera only)
- ✓140 min runtime with Action Pod
Cons
- –Tiny 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –Fixed 16mm lens
- –Action Pod not waterproof
- –Built-in storage only (64/128GB)
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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 GO 3S?
Osmo 360 II scores 10.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for GO 3S — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo 360 II and GO 3S?
Osmo 360 II is 120 MP and GO 3S is 12 MP, so the Osmo 360 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Osmo 360 II and GO 3S?
Osmo 360 II uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while GO 3S does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo 360 II and GO 3S?
Osmo 360 II weighs 183 g and GO 3S weighs 135.4 g, so the GO 3S is 48 g lighter.
Do the Osmo 360 II and GO 3S record 4K video?
Osmo 360 II: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. GO 3S: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Osmo 360 II and GO 3S weather sealed?
Osmo 360 II: Yes. GO 3S: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
Osmo 360 II is rated for about 100 minutes of continuous recording and GO 3S for about 38 minutes, giving the Osmo 360 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo 360 II launched at $599 and GO 3S at $400. The GO 3S 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.