DJI is back with a new 360-degree camera, and the Osmo 360 II is going big on resolution. The company’s latest panoramic camera comes with a 1-inch sensor, 14.5 stops of dynamic range, and the ability to record native 8K video at 60 frames per second. It also packs 105GB of built-in storage, AI-powered subject tracking, and a new low-light shooting mode.

The Osmo 360 II starts at 3,299 yuan (around $490) in China. The base package includes the camera, a 2,150mAh cold-resistant battery, two lens protection covers, a carrying bag, and other accessories. DJI is also offering a 3,999-yuan Shooting Kit (around $580), which adds two extra batteries, a multifunctional battery case, an adjustable quick-release adapter, and DJI’s 1.2-meter invisible selfie stick.

The camera itself is light at 183 grams. DJI says the lens uses a second-generation optical super-hard coating to improve scratch and wear resistance. The company has also made the lens interchangeable, so an accidental knock doesn’t necessarily mean replacing the entire camera.

The panoramic camera has 105GB built-in storage for recordings. And as for the battery life, DJI says the included cold-resistant battery can record 8K/30fps footage continuously for up to 100 minutes. It can charge to 80% in about 22 minutes, while a dual-directional magnetic battery extension can add up to another 180 minutes of runtime.

A sensor built for 360-degree video

The headline feature of the Osmo 360 II is the new square high-dynamic-range sensor. DJI says it’s been specifically designed for panoramic cameras and makes better use of the sensor area than a conventional 1-inch sensor. According to the company, sensor utilization has been improved by 25% while maintaining the wide field of view needed for 360-degree footage.

The sensor uses 2.4-micron fused large pixels and works with the camera’s image-processing hardware to capture native 8K/60fps panoramic video. 

The Osmo 360 II also gets 14.5 stops of dynamic range, which DJI says is twice the brightness tolerance of the previous generation. The front and rear cameras can also handle exposure independently.

Low-light performance gets its own upgrade through an f/1.9 aperture and DJI’s AI Super Night Scene 2.0 noise-reduction system. The camera isn’t limited to standard 8K video, either. It can capture 120-megapixel high-dynamic-range panoramic photos, 16K panoramic time-lapses, and 8K/120fps time-freeze footage. The device can record 10-bit video as well as in D-Log M.

Built for motorcycles, skis, and diving

DJI is pitching the Osmo 360 II as more than a travel camera. The company has designed it around hands-free shooting, which makes sense for a 360-degree camera that is often used to capture action from unusual angles.

Motorcyclists can mount the camera to their bikes using dedicated accessories and start recording with gestures or voice commands. For skiing, the camera can record 8K panoramic slow-motion footage and up to 64x super slow motion. DJI says users can trigger recording by twisting the selfie stick or using gestures, and the controls remain usable while wearing gloves.

The camera is also waterproof to 10 meters without a case. Add DJI’s invisible waterproof case and that depth rating increases to 50 meters, opening the door to underwater 360-degree footage without putting a bulky case into the shot.

AI keeps subjects in the frame

One of the more interesting software additions is AI-powered subject tracking. The Osmo 360 II can identify a subject and keep it centered as the camera rotates or changes orientation.

The camera also supports AI one-click image creation, along with NFC one-touch connection for faster setup. For creators who care about audio, the Osmo 360 II can connect directly to compatible DJI microphone transmitters, including the DJI Mic 3 and DJI Mic Mini 2, through OsmoAudio. 

The Osmo 360 II uses a two-way magnetic quick-release system with a 1/4-inch threaded mount. That lets it work with DJI’s Osmo accessories as well as more traditional camera mounts.

Its battery is also compatible with the Osmo Action series, so if you own DJI action cameras, you can share accessories and batteries.

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If you’re in the market for a new 360-degree camera, you’re about to get a pretty interesting choice. Both the Insta360 X6 and the DJI Osmo 360 II are landing within a day of each other. Insta360 is expected to show off the X6 on August 12, and DJI is set to drop the Osmo 360 II just hours later on the 13th.

Both cameras are looking pretty similar on paper: roughly 1/1.1-inch CMOS sensors and at least 8K50 video in full 360 mode. The designs, though, are staying in their own lanes. DJI is sticking with that distinctive square shape from the first Osmo 360.

The clearest look, though, comes from a slightly rough but useful unboxing video shared by Igor Bogdanov on X. He opens up a full bundle and puts the new camera right next to last year’s original Osmo 360. The biggest obvious upgrade? The battery. It’s now a 2,150 mAh cell instead of the old 1,950 mAh one, about a 10% bump. That should give you noticeably longer recording times, especially if you’re shooting high-res 360 video for a while.

Other leaks and regulatory filings point to a few more improvements: faster USB-C charging and, according to some reports, user-replaceable lenses. Pre-orders have already started in China, and DJI has confirmed the August 13 launch window there. Global availability and final pricing are still under wraps.

The next couple of days should show us how the Osmo 360 II’s bigger battery, possible frame-rate jump, and overall package stack up against the new Insta360. For now, that leaked unboxing is the best preview we’ve got of what DJI has cooking.

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(Source: Igor Bogdanov on X)

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