cameracomparison · 2-way
Moravian C1×26000 vs Moravian C1×61000

Moravian
C1×26000
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.

Key differences
-35% larger sensor
-58% more resolution
Specifications
| Specification | Moravian C1×26000 | Moravian C1×61000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | dedicated | dedicated |
| Sensor | Sony IMX571 | Sony IMX455 |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS |
| Format | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor size | 23.5×15.7mm | 36.0×24.0mm |
| Diagonal | 28.3mm | 43.3mm |
| Pixel size | 3.76µm | 3.76µm |
| Resolution | 6224×4168 | 9576×6388 |
| Megapixels | 26.0MP | 61.2MP |
| Color | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 50000e⁻ | 51000e⁻ |
| Peak QE | 80% | 80% |
Advantages of Moravian C1×26000
Closely matched on the compared specs.
Advantages of Moravian C1×61000
- Larger sensor (43.3mm vs 28.3mm diagonal) — wider field
- Higher resolution (61.2MP vs 26MP)
Best for — Moravian C1×26000
- Balanced field for most refractors
- Well-sampled deep-sky at medium focal lengths
- Long-exposure deep-sky under any sky
- One-shot color — quick results, less processing
Best for — Moravian C1×61000
- Wide-field mosaics and full-frame telescopes
- Well-sampled deep-sky at medium focal lengths
- Long-exposure deep-sky under any sky
- One-shot color — quick results, less processing
Moravian C1×26000 — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 5.39° × 3.60°Scale: 3.10"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 1.68° × 1.12°Scale: 0.97"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.67° × 0.45°Scale: 0.39"/px
Moravian C1×61000 — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 8.25° × 5.50°Scale: 3.10"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 2.58° × 1.72°Scale: 0.97"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 1.03° × 0.69°Scale: 0.39"/px
Moravian C1×26000 — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
Moravian C1×61000 — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with wide-field refractors.