cameracomparison · 2-way
Nikon Z50II vs ZWO ASI071MC Pro
Nikon
Z50II
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
ZWO
ASI071MC Pro
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
Key differences
Finer pixels (4.15µm vs 4.78µm)
28% more resolution
Uncooled
Specifications
| Specification | Nikon Z50II | ZWO ASI071MC Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | dslr | dedicated |
| Sensor | Nikon DX | Sony IMX071 |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size | 23.5×15.7mm | 23.6×15.6mm |
| Diagonal | 28.3mm | 28.4mm |
| Pixel size | 4.15µm | 4.78µm |
| Resolution | 5568×3712 | 4944×3284 |
| Megapixels | 20.7MP | 16.2MP |
| Color | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | No | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | — | 46000e⁻ |
| Peak QE | — | 50% |
Advantages of Nikon Z50II
- Finer sampling at 4.15µm pixels
- Higher resolution (20.7MP vs 16.2MP)
Advantages of ZWO ASI071MC Pro
- Larger pixels — better low-light per-pixel sensitivity
- Regulated cooling for long exposures
Best for — Nikon Z50II
- Balanced field for most refractors
- Fast, low-noise deep-sky at short focal lengths
- One-shot color — quick results, less processing
Best for — ZWO ASI071MC 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
Nikon Z50II — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 5.39° × 3.60°Scale: 3.42"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 1.68° × 1.12°Scale: 1.07"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.67° × 0.45°Scale: 0.43"/px
ZWO ASI071MC Pro — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 5.41° × 3.58°Scale: 3.94"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 1.69° × 1.12°Scale: 1.23"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.68° × 0.45°Scale: 0.49"/px
Nikon Z50II — recommended user
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
ZWO ASI071MC Pro — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.