DJI Osmo 360 II review –hands on with the latest 360° camera to enter the battle

DJI's second foray into the 360-degree camera market arrives just after rival Insta360's X6. Despite being a tenth anniversary product, the Osmo 360 II boasts specifications that could attract 360-degree creators. It offers 10-bit recording across all modes, a 1-inch image sensor, and 8K resolution for video. Notably, the camera supports 16K timelapse and 8K60fps, outperforming the Insta360 X6's maximum 8K50fps.

The software features AI-powered frame interpolation, enabling up to 8K/480fps and 64x slow motion in post-production, as well as enhanced night mode, SuperNight 2.0.

Priced at £509 for the Standard Combo and £639 for the Adventure Combo, the Osmo 360 II weighs 183g and measures 61×36.3×81 mm. Its design is similar to its predecessor, with a boxy shape and a darker, screw-sealed case. The camera features replaceable lenses, making it appealing to action camera users. The dual 1/1.1-Inch Square CMOS sensors provide a substantial surface area, similar to traditional rectangular sensors in 360-degree cameras.

The camera's performance is fast, and its image quality is superior to the previous model, with evidence of a 14.5-stop dynamic range. The desktop software, DJI Studio, is polished but less intuitive than Insta360's tools. While the microphone setup on the X6 had an edge during off-camera testing, the Osmo 360 II excels in winter sports scenarios due to its double-rotate feature.