cameracomparison · 2-way
QHYCCD QHY10 vs Nikon Z50II
Nikon
Z50II
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
Key differences
Larger pixels (6.05µm vs 4.15µm)
-51% more resolution
Cooled sensor
Specifications
| Specification | QHYCCD QHY10 | Nikon Z50II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | dedicated | dslr |
| Sensor | Sony ICX493AQA | Nikon DX |
| Sensor tech | CCD | CMOS |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size | 23.4×15.6mm | 23.5×15.7mm |
| Diagonal | 28.1mm | 28.3mm |
| Pixel size | 6.05µm | 4.15µm |
| Resolution | 3900×2620 | 5568×3712 |
| Megapixels | 10.2MP | 20.7MP |
| Color | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | Yes | No |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 25000e⁻ | — |
| Peak QE | 55% | — |
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY10
- Larger pixels — better low-light per-pixel sensitivity
- Regulated cooling for long exposures
Advantages of Nikon Z50II
- Finer sampling at 4.15µm pixels
- Higher resolution (20.7MP vs 10.2MP)
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 — Nikon Z50II
- Balanced field for most refractors
- Fast, low-noise deep-sky at short focal lengths
- One-shot color — quick results, less processing
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
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
QHYCCD QHY10 — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
Nikon Z50II — recommended user
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.