DJI Osmo 360 II Reviewed.

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The DJI Osmo 360 II is DJI’s second-generation 360-degree action camera, built for creators who would rather capture everything first and worry about framing later. It combines 8K/60fps panoramic video, a large 1-inch square HDR sensor, improved low-light shooting and a much more practical replaceable-lens system—because 360-camera owners have suffered enough.

It is aimed at the usual action-camera suspects—riders, cyclists, skiers, divers and travellers—but it also makes a persuasive case for vloggers and solo creators. With its Invisible Selfie Stick effect, subject tracking and DJI’s microphone ecosystem, it can fake a small camera crew without having to feed one.

What is the DJI Osmo 360 II?

The Osmo 360 II is a premium 360-degree camera that records the full scene around it, letting users choose a conventional “flat” camera angle after filming. Its big upgrades are the 1-inch square HDR sensor, 8K/60fps 360-degree recording, AI SuperNight 2.0 low-light processing, 105GB of internal storage and user-replaceable lenses.

In Singapore, the Osmo 360 II starts at S$669 for the Standard Combo. The Adventure Combo is S$799, while the Limitless Riding Combo costs S$699. It is available through DJI, authorised retail partners, Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop.

Specs snapshot.

Design & build – built for adventures and accidents.

The Osmo 360 II looks like a proper 360 camera: compact, dual-lensed and designed to live at the end of a pole, on a helmet, under a bike saddle or in the middle of an activity you may later describe to an insurance company.

At 183g, it is light enough to mount almost anywhere without making your rig feel like a small hostage negotiation. The dual-direction magnetic quick-release system lets it snap into DJI’s accessory ecosystem, while the 1/4-inch thread means it will also play nicely with the drawer full of tripods, clamps and mounts you bought for “content creation” and now refuse to throw away.

The real headline, though, is the replaceable-lens design. 360 cameras place their glass in the most vulnerable positions possible, practically begging rocks, door frames, handlebars and your own clumsiness to have a go. DJI’s ultra-hard optical film should offer more scratch resistance, while the ability to replace a damaged lens is a far more sensible solution than writing off the whole camera because of one tiny, permanently visible scuff.

It is waterproof down to 10 metres without additional housing, or 50 metres with the Invisible Waterproof Case. It can also operate in temperatures as low as -20°C, which makes it suited for skiing trips, winter travel and anyone who believes freezing conditions are the ideal environment for leisure.

Image quality – 8K everywhere, all at once.

The Osmo 360 II’s biggest feature is its 1-inch square HDR sensor. DJI says its square format retains the image field of a conventional 1-inch rectangular sensor while improving sensor utilisation by 25 percent. It is a nerdy way of saying DJI is making more efficient use of the imaging real estate rather than wasting it on corners that do not help the 360-degree image.

It can shoot 8K 360-degree video at up to 60fps, supported by 2.4μm pixels and a claimed 14.5 stops of dynamic range. That gives the camera a serious specification advantage for users who want to reframe clips into standard widescreen, vertical or social-first formats while retaining meaningful detail. A 360 camera is essentially a “shoot now, decide later” machine, and more resolution means more freedom when you crop into a particular angle.

The other major promise is low light. DJI’s AI SuperNight 2.0 is designed to reduce noise and preserve brightness in darker scenes. That matters because most action cameras look heroic in bright sunshine, then turn into a slightly frightened potato when the sun goes down. Night rides, city walks, concerts and after-dark travel footage are exactly where the Osmo 360 II needs to prove itself in real-world testing.

Creative modes are generously stacked:

• 120MP HDR 360-degree photos for high-resolution panoramic stills.
• 16K 360-degree timelapse, including a Clouds mode for dramatic skies.
• Up to 64x panoramic slow motion through AI frame interpolation in DJI Studio.
• 8K/120fps Vortex mode for exaggerated spinning slow-motion shots.
• 10-bit recording and D-Log M for users who want more flexibility in colour grading.

That is an ambitious creative toolkit. The caveat, as always, is that 8K footage, 10-bit video and AI-assisted slow motion are not free lunches. They demand more storage, more battery and a computer or phone that does not regard “editing” as a personal attack.

Performance.

In use, the Osmo 360 II feels more like a refinement than a wholesale reinvention of the original—and that is not a complaint, because the first Osmo 360 was already a very capable 8K camera. Both use dual 1/1.1-inch square sensors with 2.4μm pixels, weigh 183g, shoot 120MP panoramas and deliver strong low-light results for the category. The original could record 8K 360-degree footage at up to 50fps; the Osmo 360 II’s headline upgrade is native 8K/60fps, which gives fast-moving riding, cycling and action clips a little more fluidity and more freedom when reframing.

The more visible improvement comes in tricky light. DJI rates the II at up to 14.5 stops of dynamic range, versus 13.5 stops on the original, while AI SuperNight 2.0 is designed to preserve cleaner shadow detail and control noise more effectively after dark. In practical terms, that should make the sequel more dependable when a ride runs into dusk, a street scene combines neon signs and dark corners, or the sun decides to sit directly behind your subject—as it always does when something interesting happens.

However, the II does not meaningfully change the endurance equation: both are rated for roughly 100 minutes of 8K/30fps recording in regular use, with a battery-extension rod pushing runtime to up to 180 minutes. The upgrade is instead about reducing friction. Spotlight Follow helps keep a subject centred without as much manual reframing, NFC speeds up app pairing and transfers, and the replaceable scratch-resistant lenses solve the original model’s biggest practical weakness. The original Osmo 360 captured excellent footage; the Osmo 360 II makes that footage easier to shoot, safer to shoot and less tedious to turn into something worth posting.

Features & workflow – less reframing, more filming.

The old promise of 360 video was always great: never miss a shot because you captured every direction. The old punishment was also clear: you then had to spend an evening manually reframing every clip while questioning your hobbies.

DJI’s Spotlight Follow is meant to reduce that workload. Select a subject, and the system can track and keep it centred in the frame regardless of how the camera rotates. For a cyclist, motorcyclist, skier or vlogger moving through a scene, that could turn 360 footage from a technical novelty into something genuinely faster to publish.

NFC is another small but useful addition. Tapping the camera to a compatible device can connect it to the DJI Mimo app, transfer footage or jump directly into editing. DJI also supports direct 360-video import into DaVinci Resolve through a DJI Studio plugin, which is a good sign for more serious users who want to go beyond quick social edits.

The Osmo 360 II also supports gesture and voice controls, useful when it is mounted somewhere inconvenient—like a helmet or a motorcycle—where digging around for a record button is not especially advisable. For solo vlogging, the Invisible Selfie Stick and Dual Recording mode let you capture yourself and the surrounding environment in the same story. It is the closest thing to having a camera operator who never asks for lunch.

Battery & audio – enough juice, fewer wires.

DJI rates the Osmo 360 II for up to 100 minutes of continuous recording at 8K/30fps. That is respectable given the heavy image-processing load involved, though long rides and full-day adventures will still require charging plans. It fast-charges to 80 percent in about 22 minutes, while the optional Battery Extension Rod can add up to 180 minutes of runtime.

The 105GB of internal storage is also a welcome quality-of-life feature. It gives you a backup option when you forget a memory card, fill one unexpectedly or discover that the spare card in your bag contains 2019 holiday photos and a folder called “DO NOT DELETE.” However, high-resolution 8K clips will burn through storage quickly, so serious shooters should still have a disciplined offloading routine.

On audio, the camera uses a four-mic array and wind-noise reduction. More importantly, DJI OsmoAudio Direct Microphone Connection supports DJI Mic 3, DJI Mic 2, DJI Mic Mini 2S, DJI Mic Mini 2 and DJI Mic Mini. That native ecosystem support is a practical advantage for creators already in DJI’s audio world, especially when motorcycle wind, street noise and unpredictable outdoor conditions are part of the job.

Technovore verdict.

The DJI Osmo 360 II is shaping up to be the kind of 360 camera people buy when they are done treating 360 video as a gimmick. Its 8K/60fps recording, 1-inch square HDR sensor and 10-bit D-Log M support offer serious creative potential, while replaceable lenses solve one of the category’s most annoying and expensive realities.

It still comes with the normal 360-camera commitments: massive files, more demanding editing and the occasional temptation to use every digital effect at once. But DJI appears to have made a better case for the format by addressing what actually matters—image quality, low-light performance, survivability and workflow.

If you need a camera for action, travel, solo vlogging or immersive social video, the Osmo 360 II looks like one of the more complete solutions available. If you only want to point, shoot and upload a five-minute clip with zero processing, a conventional action camera will remain simpler. But if you have ever wished you had filmed a moment from a different angle, DJI’s latest answer is: why choose an angle at all?

TLDR.

The DJI Osmo 360 II is a powerful 8K/60fps 360 camera with better low-light chops, replaceable lenses and smarter editing tools—but it demands serious storage and editing hardware.

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Sky's The Technovore's International Man of Mystery. He travels the world, enjoying the high life but still finds the time to write!