DJI Osmo 360 II Launches With 1-Inch 8K/60fps HDR Sensor

360 cameras live or die on low light and lens abuse. On September 3, 2026, DJI launched Osmo 360 II globally and parked it at IFA 2026 (Booth H20-129) as the company’s next flagship panoramic shooter.

Sensor and night claims

DJI calls out an advanced 1-inch square HDR sensor that lifts sensor utilization by about 25% versus a traditional 1-inch rectangular layout while keeping a full 360° field. Dynamic range is listed at 14.5 stops. AI SuperNight 2.0 targets cleaner night footage, and large 2.4 μm pixels plus a high-performance chip underpin 8K/60fps 360° video for fast action without as much motion smear.

Build, storage, endurance

The camera weighs about 183 g, includes 105 GB built-in storage, and uses ultra-hard, replaceable lenses so a scratch does not brick the unit. Battery claims include roughly 100 minutes continuous at 8K/30fps and an 80% charge in about 22 minutes; a Battery Extension Rod can add about 180 minutes. Waterproofing: 10 m out of the box, 50 m with the Invisible Waterproof Case. Operating down to −20°C (−4°F) is listed for snow sports.

Creator workflow extras

Feature list from DJI: 120MP HDR 360° photo, 16K 360° timelapse, up to 64× pano slow motion via DJI Studio AI interpolation, 8K/120fps Vortex, 10-bit/D-Log M across formats, Spotlight Follow subject tracking, NFC one-tap Mimo app handoff, four-mic array with wind reduction, and OsmoAudio links to DJI Mic family. Dual-direction magnetic quick-release plus 1/4″ thread cover mounts.

Rocks take

On paper this is a serious leap over first-gen Osmo 360: night stack, swappable glass, and onboard storage that reduces card juggling. Pricing was not in the launch post—wait for street price before crowning it over Insta360 rivals. Specs carry DJI footnotes; verify regional firmware and Care Refresh pricing locally. Source: DJI Media Center.

IFA timing and the checklist buyers still need

DJI’s September 3 Media Center post pairs the global launch with an IFA 2026 booth (H20-129), which is standard for late-summer creator hardware. The headline hardware stack—1-inch square HDR sensor, 8K/60fps 360° capture, AI SuperNight 2.0, replaceable ultra-hard lenses, 105GB onboard storage—targets the two failure modes that kill 360 cameras in the wild: night noise and scratched glass.

Practical footnotes from DJI: ~100 minutes at 8K/30fps, 80% charge in about 22 minutes, 10 m waterproofing stock / 50 m with the Invisible Waterproof Case, −20°C operating claim, Spotlight Follow tracking, NFC shortcuts into Mimo, and OsmoAudio links to DJI Mic models. Those are the comparison points versus Insta360’s current flagship when street prices appear.

Until DJI lists MSRP and regional bundle contents, treat Osmo 360 II as a specs-forward launch. Creators who smash lenses on bike mounts will care most about the replaceable glass; travelers will care about the 105GB buffer when cards are inconvenient mid-trip.

FAQ

How deep can it dive stock? DJI lists 10 m without a case; 50 m with the Invisible Waterproof Case.

Is price public? Not in the September 3 announcement text we used.