DJI
Osmo 360
Dual-lens 360 action camera with 1/1.1-inch CMOS imaging, 8K 360 video, 120MP panoramic photos, IP68 10m waterproofing, and 128GB built-in storage.
$549
Launch priceReleased Jul 2025
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
X4 Air is 3 months newer.
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Wins
Osmo 360
Wins
X4 Air
8 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo 360 has lower Weight (183.2 g vs 580 g)
- BX4 Air has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 30.72 MP)
- AOsmo 360 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BX4 Air has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- AOsmo 360 has higher 4K max frame rate (100 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Osmo 360
36 × 81 × 61 mm
183.2 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X4 Air
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Osmo 360 is 98mm narrower, 10mm shorter, and 11mm thinner than X4 Air.
Osmo 360 is 397 g lighter than X4 Air.
Depth (front-to-back): 61mm Osmo 360 · 72mm X4 Air
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo 360
36 × 81 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X4 Air
134 × 91 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Osmo 360
36 × 61 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X4 Air
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo 360
11.5 × 8.6 mm · Compact
99 mm² area
X4 Air
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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
Stabilization modes
Adds RockSteady 3.0, Horizon Lock
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 36.3, 81, 61
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Weight
183.2 g vs 580 g — lower is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC
4K max frame rate
100 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X4 Air
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds H.264, ProRes
Resolution
72 MP vs 30.72 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only X4 Air supports it
Eye AF
Only X4 Air supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only X4 Air supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 8 fps
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 20 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 120 frames
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Osmo 360
Pros
- ✓8K 360 video
- ✓120MP panoramic photos
- ✓IP68 and 10m waterproof
- ✓128GB built-in storage
Cons
- –Fisheye stitching limits underwater use
- –JPEG photos only
- –360 workflow adds editing steps
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
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Osmo 360 or X4 Air?
X4 Air scores 7.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for Osmo 360 — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo 360 and X4 Air?
Osmo 360 is 30.72 MP and X4 Air is 72 MP, so the X4 Air captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo 360 and X4 Air have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo 360 does not have IBIS, while X4 Air has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo 360 or the X4 Air?
Osmo 360 reaches 20 fps electronic. X4 Air reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo 360 and X4 Air?
Osmo 360 weighs 183.2 g and X4 Air weighs 580 g, so the Osmo 360 is 397 g lighter.
Do the Osmo 360 and X4 Air record 4K video?
Osmo 360: 4K up to 100p. X4 Air: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo 360 and X4 Air weather sealed?
Osmo 360: Yes. X4 Air: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo 360 and 640 shots for the X4 Air, giving the X4 Air the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo 360 launched at $549 and X4 Air at $400. The X4 Air is $149 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Insta360 press materials.