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DJI Osmo Action 6vsDJI Osmo 360: Which to Buy
Both cameras shoot 8K, stabilize in-camera, and share a 1,950 mAh battery. The choice comes down to shape and purpose: the Osmo 360 captures everything around you and carries a larger sensor, while the Osmo Action 6 is cheaper, tougher, and more useful as a conventional action cam.
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Biggest differences
Waterproof depth
DJI Osmo Action 6 leads
2×
higher is better
- DJI Osmo Action 620 m
- DJI Osmo 36010 m
Max photo resolution
DJI Osmo 360 leads
3.12×
higher is better
- DJI Osmo Action 638.5 MP
- DJI Osmo 360120 MP
Built-in storage
DJI Osmo 360 leads
2.1×
higher is better
- DJI Osmo Action 650 GB
- DJI Osmo 360105 GB
Width
DJI Osmo 360 leads
2.01×
lower is better
- DJI Osmo Action 672.8 mm
- DJI Osmo 36036.3 mm
Features not all of them have
RAW photos
- DJI Osmo Action 6✓
- DJI Osmo 360✕
Front touchscreen
- DJI Osmo Action 6✓
- DJI Osmo 360✕
Where each one wins
DJI Osmo Action 6
- Launch price
- Max frame rate
- Max digital zoom
- RAW photos
- Rear screen size
- Front screen size
- Front touchscreen
- Weight
- Height
- Depth
- Waterproof depth
- Claimed max recording time
- GPS
DJI Osmo 360
- Sensor size
- Aperture
- Field of view
- Max video bitrate
- Max photo resolution
- Width
- Built-in storage
What both have
- Max video resolution8K
- Max frame rate at 4K120 fps
- Video codecsHEVC
- Color bit depth10-bit
- Log profile✓
- Time-lapse modesTime-lapse, hyperlapse
- Pre-recording✓
- Image stabilizationIn-camera
- Horizon lock✓
- Rear screen brightness800 nits
- Rear touchscreen✓
- Min operating temperature-20 °C
- Max operating temperature45 °C
- Battery capacity1,950 mAh
- Removable battery✓
- Memory card slot✓
- Max memory card size1,024 GB
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6
- Live streaming resolution1080p
- External microphoneBuilt-in
Every spec
Red marks the better value in each row.
| Spec | DJI Osmo Action 6 | DJI Osmo 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release date | 2025-11 | — |
| Launch price | 369 USD1 | 549.99 USD |
| Sensor & lens | ||
| Sensor size | 0.91 in | 1 in |
| Aperture | 2 f | 1.9 f |
| Field of view | 155 ° | 360 ° |
| Video | ||
| Max video resolution | 8K | 8K |
| Max frame rate at 4K | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| Max frame rate | 240 fps | 120 fps |
| Max video bitrate | 120 Mbps | 170 Mbps |
| Video codecs | HEVC | HEVC |
| Color bit depth | 10-bit2 | 10-bit |
| Log profile | Yes | Yes |
| HDR video | Not published | No |
| Time-lapse modes | Time-lapse, hyperlapse | Time-lapse, hyperlapse |
| Pre-recording | Yes | Yes |
| Max digital zoom | 2 x | 1 x |
| Photo | ||
| Max photo resolution | 38.5 MP | 120 MP |
| RAW photos | Yes | No |
| Stabilization | ||
| Image stabilization | In-camera | In-camera |
| Horizon lock | Yes | Yes |
| Screens | ||
| Rear screen size | 2.5 in | 2 in |
| Front screen size | 1.46 in | 0 in |
| Rear screen brightness | 800 nits | 800 nits |
| Rear touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Front touchscreen | Yes | No |
| Body & durability | ||
| Weight | 149 g | 183 g |
| Width | 72.8 mm | 36.3 mm |
| Height | 47.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Depth | 33.1 mm | 61 mm |
| Waterproof depth | 20 m3 | 10 m |
| Waterproof depth with case | 60 m4 | Not published |
| Min operating temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
| Max operating temperature | 45 °C | 45 °C |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,950 mAh | 1,950 mAh |
| Claimed max recording time | 240 min5 | 190 min |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Claimed recording time at 4K | Not published | Not published |
| Storage | ||
| Built-in storage | 50 GB | 105 GB |
| Memory card slot | Yes | Yes |
| Max memory card size | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPS | Accessory6 | None |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Live streaming resolution | 1080p7 | 1080p |
| Audio | ||
| External microphone | Built-in8 | Built-in |
Notes on 8 values — test conditions and caveats
- 1DJI Osmo Action 6, Launch price: Essential Combo price: the camera with one battery. The Standard Combo launched at $379.
- 2DJI Osmo Action 6, Color bit depth: 10-bit applies in D-Log M (video, slow motion, hyperlapse) and SuperNight modes.
- 3DJI Osmo Action 6, Waterproof depth: Waterproof up to 20 meters without the Waterproof Case.
- 4DJI Osmo Action 6, Waterproof depth with case: 60 m only with DJI's Waterproof Case fitted; the bare camera is rated to 20 m.
- 5DJI Osmo Action 6, Claimed max recording time: Maker's lab figure: 1080p/24fps, RockSteady on, Wi-Fi, voice/gesture control and screens off, at 25 °C.
- 6DJI Osmo Action 6, GPS: GPS data needs the Osmo Action GPS Bluetooth Remote Controller, sold separately.
- 7DJI Osmo Action 6, Live streaming resolution: Live streaming via the DJI Mimo app tops out at 1080p; higher resolutions are for recording only.
- 8DJI Osmo Action 6, External microphone: Pairs directly with DJI Mic 2 or newer (not the first DJI Mic); wired mics need DJI's 3.5mm audio adapter.
Video
Both top out at 8K and 120 fps in 4K, so resolution alone won't separate them. The Osmo Action 6 reaches 240 fps at lower resolutions, which buys you smoother slow motion for skate clips and splash shots. The Osmo 360 records at a higher bitrate, giving its footage more data to work with when you reframe or grade it — a real advantage if you post-process, and a real cost in card space.
Color depth is 10-bit on both, but on the Action 6 that only applies in D-Log M and SuperNight modes, so casual non-log recording stays 8-bit. Log profiles and pre-recording are shared, which matters for anyone who shoots flat and grades later.
Sensor and lens
The Osmo 360's 1-inch sensor and f/1.9 aperture gather more light than the Action 6's 0.91-inch sensor at f/2, which typically means cleaner footage indoors and after dark. Set against that, the 360 captures everything at once — you pick the framing later instead of committing to it while filming.
The Action 6 gives you a 155° field of view and 2x digital zoom, so you can punch in on your subject. On the Osmo 360, digital zoom is effectively absent at 1x; any cropping happens when you reframe in editing software, not in the camera.
Photos
The Osmo 360 shoots 120 MP stills against 38.5 MP on the Action 6, useful if you want to crop a 360 shot down to a normal-looking image and still keep detail. But the Osmo 360 doesn't do RAW, so photos arrive as finished JPEGs. The Action 6 does shoot RAW, which matters if you want to pull highlights and shadows back yourself. For stills, pick based on workflow rather than megapixels alone.
Battery, storage and size
Both cameras use the same 1,950 mAh removable battery, so spares work across a two-camera kit. The Action 6 claims a longer maximum recording run, though that figure comes from a low-demand 1080p lab test with stabilization on and screens off; real 8K shooting will be shorter on both. The Osmo 360 counters with 105 GB of built-in storage against 50 GB.
In hand, the Action 6 is the smaller, lighter camera and the easier one to mount on a helmet or chest rig. The Osmo 360 is taller and deeper — the trade you make for a lens that sees in every direction.
Durability and screens
The Action 6 is rated waterproof to 20 m without any housing and up to 60 m with DJI's Waterproof Case; the Osmo 360 is rated to 10 m and no case rating is published. If you dive, snorkel, or routinely dunk the camera, the Action 6 is the safer pick. Both operate from -20 °C to 45 °C, so cold-weather shooters are covered either way.
The Action 6 also gives you a larger rear screen plus a front touchscreen — genuinely useful for framing selfie-style vlogs. The Osmo 360 has no front display, which leaves you relying on the app or guesswork when the lens faces you.
The Verdict
Buy the DJI Osmo Action 6 if you want a tough, pocketable action cam with slow motion, RAW photos, real waterproofing and a front screen for vlogging. Buy the DJI Osmo 360 if capturing everything around you in a single take matters more than price, and you accept a bigger body and no RAW stills. The Action 6 is the better first action camera; the Osmo 360 is the better tool for immersive, reframe-later footage.
Where to buy
DJI Osmo Action 6
Best for POV sports, diving and vlogging on a tighter budget
DJI Osmo 360
Best for Shooting immersive 360° footage you reframe in editing
FAQ
Which camera shoots better photos?
The DJI Osmo 360 records higher-resolution stills at 120 MP, but only the Osmo Action 6 shoots RAW for editing. Choose the Action 6 if you grade your photos, the Osmo 360 if you want maximum pixels as finished JPEGs.
Does either camera have built-in GPS?
Neither has built-in GPS. The Osmo Action 6 can add it with the separately sold Osmo Action GPS Bluetooth Remote Controller, and the Osmo 360 has no GPS option at all.
Can I use the same battery in both?
Yes. Both cameras take a 1,950 mAh removable battery, so a spare works in either body.
Which is better for underwater use?
The DJI Osmo Action 6. It is waterproof to 20 m on its own, while the Osmo 360 is rated to 10 m.
Can I live stream from these cameras?
Yes, both stream at 1080p through the DJI Mimo app. Higher resolutions are available for recording only, not for streaming.
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