![[images/DJI Osmo 360 II vs Insta360 X6 The BEST 360 Camera.webp]] **Creator:** MountMedia · **Published:** 2026-09-13 · **Length:** 16:31 · [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrQrMJNqFwM) ## Detailed outline ### [0:00] DJI Osmo 360 II vs Insta360 X6 - The opening shows extreme 360 slow motion in **4K240**, which no other 360 camera can do. The **Osmo 360 II** fixes several first-generation shortcomings, but can it beat the **Insta360 X6**? - He compares the two across **10 categories**. He bought the Osmo 360 II with his own money, and the video is not sponsored or coordinated with DJI or Insta360. ### [0:32] Design & usability - The Osmo 360 II carries a lot over from the first **Osmo 360**, and the body looks nearly identical. The big new feature: like the X6, its lenses can be swapped with a **Lens Replacement Kit**. Both have reinforced lens-cover glass, but protruding lenses are still a 360 camera's weak point. - The X6 is less elongated than the X5, so the two shapes are now similar and make little difference on a helmet or stick. - **Osmo 360 II:** same size and weight as the Osmo 360, slightly smaller and **15 g lighter** than the X6. It has **105 GB** of internal storage, more than twice the X6's **47 GB**. - **X6:** a much larger, brighter, more responsive display. The two physical buttons moved to the side, and there are two **haptic virtual buttons**. The whole display can also act as a record button, even with gloves on. Menus are otherwise similar. ### [2:10] Image quality comparison - All clips are straight out of camera with default settings and only reframed. The original files are shared on Google Drive so viewers can judge for themselves. - Both cameras use **1/1.1-inch sensors**. By default the Osmo 360 II's field of view is clearly wider, because Insta360 gave the X6 a **longer focal length** while the Osmo stays close to the X5's. He prefers the X6's framing for vlogging; wider can help in action shots. Some Osmo shots were reframed with **"Field of View Wide"** so the two match. - Both cameras apply **HDR processing and Adaptive Tone** in the background, and digital sharpness can be lowered on both. - The Osmo 360 II's weaknesses: **flat, unnatural skin tones** in high-contrast scenes, and above all **unnatural colors with little color contrast** in lower-contrast mountain scenes. The X4 Air showed the same issue against the X5, so he suspects hardware. ![[images/DJI Osmo 360 II vs Insta360 X6 The BEST 360 Camera-t0530.webp]] *8K30 side-by-side in an old-town alley: X6 (left) vs Osmo 360 II (right).* - The Osmo has more noticeable **lens flares**, though they're not bad. At **400% zoom** the X6 usually shows more detail, though not always, since the focal lengths differ. - Dynamic range is similarly good on both, but in the office the X6 keeps **window detail** much better. The Osmo also shows strong **moiré** on the curtain, probably because it has no anti-aliasing filter. At a horse track, both hold the bright background without losing the face. - For the "invisible selfie stick" effect he shot the two cameras one after the other rather than at the same time, so the light differs in some pairs. ### [6:10] D-LOG M vs I-LOG & HDR - Both have 10-bit Log: **D-Log M** (Osmo 360 II) and **I-LOG** (X6). Neither adds dynamic range, but the footage is less processed and easier to grade. The X6's Log is flatter, yet the Osmo kept highlights better in the office test (both converted with the manufacturer LUTs). - Only the X6 has a **Dolby Vision HDR** color profile, with brighter highlights and a high-contrast, natural look. You only see the benefit on an HDR display such as a phone or modern TV. - Overall image-quality edge: **X6**. ### [7:07] Frame rates & slow motion - **Osmo 360 II:** 8K at up to **60 fps** (X6: **50 fps**) and **4K240** (X6: **4K100**). - After reframing, the footage is heavily cropped. 4K240 looks very soft and 4K100 is limited on both, so slow motion isn't a strength of either camera in 360 mode. ### [8:00] Low light comparison - The Osmo 360 II improves a lot on the first Osmo 360 in low light, probably with the same sensor. Both cameras are very good when there's some artificial light and struggle similarly when it's very dark. **Tie.** ### [8:35] Single Lens mode - Both shoot "flat" single-lens video that doesn't need reframing. The Osmo **mirrors** the selfie-lens image, and he found no setting to turn that off. - **X6 advantages:** **5K** (the Osmo shoots 4K), freely adjustable FOV, and **4K120 at any FOV**. On the Osmo, 4K120 is only available in the "extreme wide" **Boost** mode. ![[images/DJI Osmo 360 II vs Insta360 X6 The BEST 360 Camera-t0900.webp]] *Single-lens mode: X6 5K30 (left) vs Osmo 360 II 4K30 (right).* - The X6 tends to **overexpose** slightly. In good light the Osmo has better dynamic range and overall image quality, but in low light single-lens mode the X6 is clearly better, even though both have a low-light flat mode. ### [9:51] Shooting modes & photo quality - The Osmo's **Spotlight Follow** tracks a subject while recording, but you still have to export the clip in the app. The X6's **Instaframe** gives you a flat clip right away, with an optional 360 backup, which is the better approach. - The Osmo 360 II now has a **photo HDR mode**. Both take **120 MP** 360 photos, which work well for virtual tours. HDR is slightly better on the X6 with better highlights, while the Osmo has marginally more detail. ![[images/DJI Osmo 360 II vs Insta360 X6 The BEST 360 Camera-t1040.webp]] *Office 360-photo comparison: X6 vs Osmo 360 II.* ### [10:47] Auto Edit & Spatial Capture - Insta360 launched three **Auto Edit** features with the X6: - the revamped in-app **AutoEdit** - **AI Director**, which builds a montage of the day's best shots while the camera charges and sends it to your phone, without the cloud - **Moments Pro**, a cloud-based editing assistant that uses tags - **DJI Mimo** also has an AutoEdit feature. - **Spatial Capture** is a cloud feature that turns 360 footage into a walk-through **3D model**, for example of a house or garden. Tutorials for both are linked. ![[images/DJI Osmo 360 II vs Insta360 X6 The BEST 360 Camera-t1140.webp]] *Insta360 cloud library on a phone next to the X6.* ### [12:10] Battery life & overheating - In **8K30**, the X6 runs **2 h 38 min** versus **1 h 23 min** for the Osmo 360 II, almost twice as long. Runtime drops a lot at 8K50/60, and both may overheat there, but he doesn't consider overheating a real problem on either. - The Osmo is compatible with batteries from other DJI cameras, such as the **Osmo 360** and **Action 6**. ![[images/DJI Osmo 360 II vs Insta360 X6 The BEST 360 Camera-t1240.webp]] *Battery run-down test: Osmo 360 II and X6 side by side.* ### [12:49] Accessories - DJI now offers many mounts for the Osmo 360 II but can't match Insta360's range. Many Insta360 mounts and selfie sticks also fit DJI cameras. - Only the X6 has a wide choice of **remote controls**. DJI's **Dive Case** for the Osmo 360 II is currently unavailable, while the X6 has the **Dive Case Pro**, which is expensive but gives high-quality underwater footage. ### [13:30] Audio quality - This chapter appears in the video's chapter list, but the auto-captions have a gap here and capture no spoken comparison. ### [13:57] Software & apps - With 360 cameras the apps are essential. DJI now has two good, fully working apps (mobile **DJI Mimo** and desktop). The desktop app lacks a quick reframe without a timeline or project. - On mobile, DJI can't compete with the **Insta360 app** on features or design. Insta360 has a years-long head start. ### [14:45] Price & which should you buy? - The Osmo has more storage and 8K60, but on image quality and software the **X6 is the better camera**. Insta360 costs more, though, so "you get what you pay for." - **Insta360 X6:** **$699 / €699**. **Osmo 360 II:** not officially available in the U.S.; **€589** in Europe. He bought his on eBay, and European availability was expected from **September 15**. - The X6 affiliate link adds a free **lens kit** and **500 GB cloud for one year** (about $100 value). - Verdict: for the best camera with the most innovative features, buy the X6. The Osmo 360 II is still very good and saves money. An X6 tutorial is on the channel, and an Osmo 360 II tutorial is coming. ## Things mentioned ### Cameras - **Insta360 X6** — 1/1.1-inch sensors; longer focal length; 8K50, 4K100; 5K single-lens with 4K120 at any FOV; I-LOG and Dolby Vision HDR; 120 MP photos; 47 GB internal storage; 2:38 battery life in 8K30; replaceable lenses - **DJI Osmo 360 II** — 1/1.1-inch sensors; wider FOV; 8K60, 4K240; 4K single-lens (4K120 only in Boost); D-Log M; 120 MP photos with new HDR; 105 GB internal storage; 1:23 battery life in 8K30; replaceable lenses; 15 g lighter - **DJI Osmo 360** (first generation), **Insta360 X5**, **Insta360 X4 Air**, **DJI Osmo Action 6** — reference and battery-compatibility points ### Accessories - **Lens Replacement Kit** / free X6 **Lens Kit** - Insta360 **remote controls**; **Dive Case Pro** (X6); DJI **Dive Case** for the Osmo 360 II (currently unavailable) - Cross-compatible mounts and selfie sticks; shared DJI batteries ### Software, modes & features - HDR processing, **Adaptive Tone**, "Field of View Wide" reframing, digital sharpness - **D-Log M**, **I-LOG**, manufacturer LUTs, **Dolby Vision HDR** - Single Lens mode, **Boost** mode, low-light modes, selfie-lens mirroring - **Spotlight Follow** (DJI) vs **Instaframe** (Insta360) - **AutoEdit**, **AI Director**, **Moments Pro**, **Spatial Capture** - **Insta360 app** (mobile and desktop) vs **DJI Mimo** and DJI's desktop app ### Purchase options (at upload) - Insta360 X6: $699 / €699; affiliate link with free Lens Kit and 500 GB cloud (about $100) - DJI Osmo 360 II: €589 in Europe; DJI affiliate link; bought on eBay; EU availability expected Sept 15 - **Musicbed** (14-day free trial); original comparison clips on Google Drive ### Related MountMedia videos - The NEW Insta360 Auto Edit Features for the X6 & X5 Explained (uu1UNkbGzbI) - [[How to Create 3D Models with the Insta360 X6 X5 Using Spatial Capture]] - Follow-up: [[DJI Osmo 360 II vs Insta360 X6 vs X5 Photo Quality Virtual Tours]] ## Biographies ### MountMedia (channel) A YouTube channel about 360 and action cameras (**@MountMediaChannel**), centered on Insta360, with reviews, comparisons, settings guides, and tutorials. This video is its main X6 vs Osmo 360 II review, and it prompted a later photo-focused follow-up. ### Host (on-camera) The channel's presenter, who isn't named on camera. He bought the Osmo 360 II himself, shot every side-by-side test, and gives a personal verdict. Contact: [email protected]. Instagram and TikTok: @mountmedia_channel. ### Insta360 Maker of the **X6**, X5, and X4 Air, and of the Insta360 app. The company is known for a large accessory range and software such as Auto Edit, AI Director, Moments Pro, and Spatial Capture. ### DJI Camera and drone maker behind the **Osmo 360 II**, the **Osmo Action** series, and the **DJI Mimo** app. Its second-generation 360 camera competes on frame rates, storage, and price.