cameracomparison · 2-way
QHYCCD QHY10 vs Atik 383L+
Key differences
25% larger sensor
Larger pixels (6.05µm vs 5.4µm)
21% more resolution
Color vs mono
Specifications
| Specification | QHYCCD QHY10 | Atik 383L+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | dedicated | dedicated |
| Sensor | Sony ICX493AQA | Kodak KAF-8300 |
| Sensor tech | CCD | CCD |
| Format | APS-C | 4/3" |
| Sensor size | 23.4×15.6mm | 18.0×13.5mm |
| Diagonal | 28.1mm | 22.5mm |
| Pixel size | 6.05µm | 5.40µm |
| Resolution | 3900×2620 | 3362×2504 |
| Megapixels | 10.2MP | 8.4MP |
| Color | Yes | No |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 25000e⁻ | 25500e⁻ |
| Peak QE | 55% | 56% |
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY10
- Larger sensor (28.1mm vs 22.5mm diagonal) — wider field
- Larger pixels — better low-light per-pixel sensitivity
- Higher resolution (10.2MP vs 8.4MP)
- One-shot color — simpler workflow
Advantages of Atik 383L+
- Finer sampling at 5.4µm pixels
- Mono sensor — ideal for narrowband and LRGB
Best for — QHYCCD QHY10
- 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
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
QHYCCD QHY10 — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 5.36° × 3.58°Scale: 4.99"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 1.68° × 1.12°Scale: 1.56"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.67° × 0.45°Scale: 0.62"/px
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
QHYCCD QHY10 — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
Atik 383L+ — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.