cameracomparison · 2-way
Player One Poseidon-C Pro vs Player One Apollo-M Max
Player One
Poseidon-C Pro
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
Player One
Apollo-M Max
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.
Key differences
61% larger sensor
Finer pixels (3.76µm vs 9µm)
1366% more resolution
Cooled sensor
Color vs mono
Specifications
| Specification | Player One Poseidon-C Pro | Player One Apollo-M Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Dedicated Cooled | planetary |
| Sensor | Sony IMX571 | Sony IMX432 |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS |
| Format | APS-C | 1.1" |
| Sensor size | 23.5×15.7mm | 14.1×10.6mm |
| Diagonal | 28.3mm | 17.6mm |
| Pixel size | 3.76µm | 9.00µm |
| Resolution | 6248×4176 | 1608×1104 |
| Megapixels | 26.1MP | 1.8MP |
| Color | Yes | No |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | Yes | No |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 51000e⁻ | 90000e⁻ |
| Peak QE | 80% | 80% |
Advantages of Player One Poseidon-C Pro
- Larger sensor (28.3mm vs 17.6mm diagonal) — wider field
- Finer sampling at 3.76µm pixels
- Higher resolution (26.1MP vs 1.78MP)
- Regulated cooling for long exposures
- One-shot color — simpler workflow
Advantages of Player One Apollo-M Max
- Larger pixels — better low-light per-pixel sensitivity
- Mono sensor — ideal for narrowband and LRGB
Best for — Player One Poseidon-C Pro
- 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 — Player One Apollo-M Max
- Longer focal lengths — tighter framing on small targets
- Fast, low-noise deep-sky at short focal lengths
- Narrowband and LRGB workflows
Player One Poseidon-C Pro — 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
Player One Apollo-M Max — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 3.23° × 2.42°Scale: 7.43"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 1.01° × 0.76°Scale: 2.32"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.40° × 0.30°Scale: 0.93"/px
Player One Poseidon-C Pro — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
Player One Apollo-M Max — recommended user
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.