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
Released Jul 2025
Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Released Nov 2024
Osmo 360 is 8 months newer.
Wins
Osmo 360
Wins
Alpha 1 II
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 1 II has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- AOsmo 360 has lower Weight (183 g vs 743 g)
- AOsmo 360 has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 50.1 MP)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 120 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Osmo 360
61 × 36 × 81 mm
183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Osmo 360 is 75mm narrower, 61mm shorter, and 2mm thinner than Alpha 1 II.
Osmo 360 is 560 g lighter than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 81mm Osmo 360 · 83mm Alpha 1 II
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Osmo 360: mount data unavailable
Alpha 1 II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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
Codecs
Adds OSV, HEVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 61, 36.3, 81
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
183 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Resolution
120 MP vs 50.1 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
AF points / zones
759 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
AA filter
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Eye AF
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Osmo 360 or Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 8.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for Osmo 360 — 50.1MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo 360 and Alpha 1 II?
Osmo 360 is 120 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Osmo 360 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo 360 and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo 360 does not have IBIS, while alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo 360 or the Alpha 1 II?
Osmo 360 reaches 20 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo 360 and Alpha 1 II?
Osmo 360 weighs 183 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the Osmo 360 is 560 g lighter.
Do the Osmo 360 and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
Osmo 360: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Osmo 360 and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
Osmo 360: Yes. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo 360 and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the Osmo 360 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo 360 launched at $549 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The Osmo 360 is $5,950 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Sony press materials.