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 7R VI
66.8MP fully-stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's new BIONZ XR2 engine.
$4,499
Released Jun 2026
Alpha 7R VI is 10 months newer.
Wins
Osmo 360
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- AOsmo 360 has lower Weight (183 g vs 713 g)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- AOsmo 360 has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 66.8 MP)
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 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
Osmo 360 is 72mm narrower, 61mm shorter, and 2mm thinner than Alpha 7R VI.
Osmo 360 is 530 g lighter than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 81mm Osmo 360 · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo 360
61 × 36 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Osmo 360
61 × 81 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Osmo 360: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7R VI
✓ 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 713 g — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Osmo 360 supports it
Weather sealing
Only Osmo 360 supports it
Resolution
120 MP vs 66.8 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
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 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Alpha 7R VI supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Alpha 7R VI supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓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 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP fully-stacked Exmor RS sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓8.5-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Osmo 360 or Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 8.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for Osmo 360 — 66.8MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo 360 and Alpha 7R VI?
Osmo 360 is 120 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Osmo 360 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo 360 and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo 360 does not have IBIS, while alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo 360 or the Alpha 7R VI?
Osmo 360 reaches 20 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo 360 and Alpha 7R VI?
Osmo 360 weighs 183 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the Osmo 360 is 530 g lighter.
Do the Osmo 360 and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
Osmo 360: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Osmo 360 and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
Osmo 360: Yes. Alpha 7R VI: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo 360 and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the Osmo 360 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo 360 launched at $549 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The Osmo 360 is $3,950 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Sony press materials.