cameracomparison · 2-way
QHYCCD QHY10 vs QHYCCD QHY411M
Key differences
-58% larger sensor
Larger pixels (6.05µm vs 3.76µm)
-93% more resolution
Color vs mono
Specifications
| Specification | QHYCCD QHY10 | QHYCCD QHY411M |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | dedicated | dedicated |
| Sensor | Sony ICX493AQA | Sony IMX411 |
| Sensor tech | CCD | CMOS |
| Format | APS-C | Medium format |
| Sensor size | 23.4×15.6mm | 54.0×40.0mm |
| Diagonal | 28.1mm | 67.4mm |
| Pixel size | 6.05µm | 3.76µm |
| Resolution | 3900×2620 | 14304×10748 |
| Megapixels | 10.2MP | 151.0MP |
| Color | Yes | No |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 25000e⁻ | 80000e⁻ |
| Peak QE | 55% | 90% |
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY10
- Larger pixels — better low-light per-pixel sensitivity
- One-shot color — simpler workflow
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY411M
- Larger sensor (67.4mm vs 28.1mm diagonal) — wider field
- Finer sampling at 3.76µm pixels
- Higher resolution (151MP 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 QHY411M
- Wide-field mosaics and full-frame telescopes
- Well-sampled deep-sky at medium 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
QHYCCD QHY411M — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 12.38° × 9.17°Scale: 3.10"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 3.87° × 2.87°Scale: 0.97"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 1.55° × 1.15°Scale: 0.39"/px
QHYCCD QHY10 — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
QHYCCD QHY411M — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with wide-field refractors.