cameracomparison · 2-way
QHYCCD QHY10 vs QHYCCD QHY183M
QHYCCD
QHY183M
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.
Key differences
77% larger sensor
Larger pixels (6.05µm vs 2.4µm)
-50% more resolution
Color vs mono
Specifications
| Specification | QHYCCD QHY10 | QHYCCD QHY183M |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | dedicated | dedicated |
| Sensor | Sony ICX493AQA | Sony IMX183 |
| Sensor tech | CCD | CMOS |
| Format | APS-C | 1" |
| Sensor size | 23.4×15.6mm | 13.2×8.8mm |
| Diagonal | 28.1mm | 15.9mm |
| Pixel size | 6.05µm | 2.40µm |
| Resolution | 3900×2620 | 5544×3684 |
| Megapixels | 10.2MP | 20.4MP |
| Color | Yes | No |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 25000e⁻ | 15000e⁻ |
| Peak QE | 55% | 84% |
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY10
- Larger sensor (28.1mm vs 15.9mm diagonal) — wider field
- Larger pixels — better low-light per-pixel sensitivity
- One-shot color — simpler workflow
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY183M
- Finer sampling at 2.4µm pixels
- Higher resolution (20.4MP vs 10.2MP)
- 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 — QHYCCD QHY183M
- Longer focal lengths — tighter framing on small targets
- Planetary and lunar high-resolution imaging
- 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
QHYCCD QHY183M — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 3.03° × 2.02°Scale: 1.98"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 0.95° × 0.63°Scale: 0.62"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.38° × 0.25°Scale: 0.25"/px
QHYCCD QHY10 — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
QHYCCD QHY183M — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.