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 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Released Oct 2021
Osmo 360 is 3.8 years newer.
Wins
Osmo 360
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 120 frames)
- AOsmo 360 has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 33 MP)
- AOsmo 360 has lower Weight (183 g vs 658 g)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
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 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
Osmo 360 is 70mm narrower and 60mm shorter than Alpha 7 IV but it is also 1mm thicker.
Osmo 360 is 475 g lighter than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 81mm Osmo 360 · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Osmo 360: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 IV
✓ 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
Resolution
120 MP vs 33 MP — higher is better
Weight
183 g vs 658 g — lower is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Osmo 360 supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
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 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
828 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓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
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 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Osmo 360 or Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 9.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for Osmo 360 — 33MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo 360 and Alpha 7 IV?
Osmo 360 is 120 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the Osmo 360 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo 360 and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo 360 does not have IBIS, while alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo 360 or the Alpha 7 IV?
Osmo 360 reaches 20 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo 360 and Alpha 7 IV?
Osmo 360 weighs 183 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the Osmo 360 is 475 g lighter.
Do the Osmo 360 and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
Osmo 360: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo 360 and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
Osmo 360: Yes. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo 360 and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, giving the Osmo 360 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo 360 launched at $549 and Alpha 7 IV at $2,499. The Osmo 360 is $1,950 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Sony press materials.