The 360 camera market exploded in August 2026: Insta360 launched the X6 on August 12, DJI answered with the Osmo 360 II a day later, and GoPro slashed the Max 2 to US$299.99. Here are the cameras actually worth buying right now.
- 🗓️ Updated August 30, 2026
- 🎥 7 cameras compared
- 🔍 Specs cross-checked against independent tests
The ranking at a glance
| Rank | Camera | Best for | Max 360 video | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Insta360 X6Score 4.8/5 | Best overall | 8K50 · 10-bit | CA$939.99 | Check price |
| 🥈 | DJI Osmo 360 IIScore 4.5/5 | Specs per dollar | 8K60 | ≈$499 | Review |
| 🥉 | Insta360 X5Score 4.5/5 | Value flagship | 8K30 | CA$624.99 | Check price |
| 4 | GoPro Max 2Score 4.0/5 | GoPro users / budget | 8K30 | US$299.99 | Review |
| 5 | Insta360 X4 AirScore 4.2/5 | Budget 8K | 8K | CA$389.99 | Check price |
Prices observed August 30, 2026 (official stores). Click through for current pricing.
1. Insta360 X6 — BEST OVERALL
★★★★★ 4.8/5 — 8K50 with 10-bit Dolby Vision, dual 1/1.1″ square Sony sensors and the best low-light footage in the class, backed by the strongest editing app. Full review.
2. DJI Osmo 360 II — BEST SPECS/$
★★★★☆ 4.5/5 — Native 8K60, 14.5-stop claimed dynamic range and 105GB built-in storage at a lower expected price. Low light and software trail the X6. Full review.
3. Insta360 X5 — BEST VALUE FLAGSHIP
★★★★☆ 4.5/5 — Last year’s king, now cheaper: 8K30 with PureVideo noise reduction and replaceable lenses. Full review.
4. GoPro Max 2 — BEST FOR GOPRO USERS
★★★★☆ 4.0/5 — Now US$299.99 with built-in GPS and your existing mounts. 8K30 and smaller sensors keep it off the podium. Full review.
5. Insta360 X4 Air — BEST BUDGET 8K
★★★★☆ 4.2/5 — The lightest, cheapest way into 8K 360 at CA$389.99. Full review.
🎬 The 2026 flagships, side by side
Insta360 X6 vs DJI Osmo 360 vs GoPro Max 2 — ultimate comparison
All our head-to-heads
- Insta360 X6 vs DJI Osmo 360 II
- Insta360 X6 vs GoPro Max 2
- Insta360 X6 vs X5 — should you upgrade?
- Insta360 X5 vs GoPro Max 2
- DJI Osmo 360 II vs GoPro Max 2
- Insta360 X5 vs X4 Air
How we rank
We weigh real-world image quality (especially low light), stabilization, editing workflow, battery, ecosystem and price — using hands-on time, manufacturer specs and cross-checked independent testing. Affiliate commissions never affect rankings.
By The Angle editorial team · Last updated September 1, 2026