cameracomparison · 2-way
Atik 383L+ vs ZWO ASI294MC Pro
ZWO
ASI294MC Pro
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
Key differences
Larger pixels (5.4µm vs 4.63µm)
-28% more resolution
Mono vs color
Specifications
| Specification | Atik 383L+ | ZWO ASI294MC Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | dedicated | Dedicated Cooled |
| Sensor | Kodak KAF-8300 | Sony IMX294 |
| Sensor tech | CCD | CMOS |
| Format | 4/3" | 4/3" |
| Sensor size | 18.0×13.5mm | 19.1×13.0mm |
| Diagonal | 22.5mm | 23.1mm |
| Pixel size | 5.40µm | 4.63µm |
| Resolution | 3362×2504 | 4144×2822 |
| Megapixels | 8.4MP | 11.7MP |
| Color | No | Yes |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 25500e⁻ | 63700e⁻ |
| Peak QE | 56% | 75% |
Advantages of Atik 383L+
- Larger pixels — better low-light per-pixel sensitivity
- Mono sensor — ideal for narrowband and LRGB
Advantages of ZWO ASI294MC Pro
- Finer sampling at 4.63µm pixels
- Higher resolution (11.7MP vs 8.4MP)
- One-shot color — simpler workflow
Best for — Atik 383L+
- Balanced field for most refractors
- Fast, low-noise deep-sky at short focal lengths
- Long-exposure deep-sky under any sky
- Narrowband and LRGB workflows
Best for — ZWO ASI294MC Pro
- Balanced field for most refractors
- Fast, low-noise deep-sky at short focal lengths
- Long-exposure deep-sky under any sky
- One-shot color — quick results, less processing
Atik 383L+ — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 4.13° × 3.09°Scale: 4.46"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 1.29° × 0.97°Scale: 1.39"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.52° × 0.39°Scale: 0.56"/px
ZWO ASI294MC Pro — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 4.38° × 2.98°Scale: 3.82"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 1.37° × 0.93°Scale: 1.19"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.55° × 0.37°Scale: 0.48"/px
Atik 383L+ — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
ZWO ASI294MC Pro — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.