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
Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Alpha 7 V is 4 months newer.
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Wins
Osmo 360
Wins
Alpha 7 V
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- AOsmo 360 has lower Weight (183.2 g vs 695 g)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 20 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
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
Osmo 360 is 94mm narrower, 15mm shorter, and 21mm thinner than Alpha 7 V.
Osmo 360 is 512 g lighter than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 61mm Osmo 360 · 82mm Alpha 7 V
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
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 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
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo 360
11.5 × 8.6 mm · Compact
99 mm² area
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
8.7× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Osmo 360: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 V
✓ 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
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 695 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 95 frames — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 630 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
AF points / zones
759 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
Eye AF
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓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 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Osmo 360 or Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 8.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for Osmo 360 — 33MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo 360 and Alpha 7 V?
Osmo 360 is 30.72 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo 360 and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo 360 does not have IBIS, while Alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo 360 or the Alpha 7 V?
Osmo 360 reaches 20 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo 360 and Alpha 7 V?
Osmo 360 weighs 183.2 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the Osmo 360 is 512 g lighter.
Do the Osmo 360 and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
Osmo 360: 4K up to 100p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Osmo 360 and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
Osmo 360: Yes. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo 360 and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Osmo 360 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo 360 launched at $549 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The Osmo 360 is $2,350 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Sony press materials.