cameracomparison · 2-way
QHYCCD QHY163M vs Atik Horizon II
QHYCCD
QHY163M
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
Atik
Horizon II
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
Key differences
Mono vs color
Specifications
| Specification | QHYCCD QHY163M | Atik Horizon II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | dedicated | dedicated |
| Sensor | Panasonic MN34230 | Panasonic MN34230 |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS |
| Format | 4/3" | 4/3" |
| Sensor size | 17.7×13.4mm | 17.7×13.4mm |
| Diagonal | 22.2mm | 22.2mm |
| Pixel size | 3.80µm | 3.80µm |
| Resolution | 4656×3522 | 4644×3506 |
| Megapixels | 16.4MP | 16.3MP |
| Color | No | Yes |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 20000e⁻ | 20000e⁻ |
| Peak QE | 60% | 60% |
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY163M
- Mono sensor — ideal for narrowband and LRGB
Advantages of Atik Horizon II
- One-shot color — simpler workflow
Best for — QHYCCD QHY163M
- Balanced field for most refractors
- Well-sampled deep-sky at medium focal lengths
- Long-exposure deep-sky under any sky
- Narrowband and LRGB workflows
Best for — Atik Horizon II
- 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
QHYCCD QHY163M — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 4.06° × 3.07°Scale: 3.14"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 1.27° × 0.96°Scale: 0.98"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.51° × 0.38°Scale: 0.39"/px
Atik Horizon II — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 4.06° × 3.07°Scale: 3.14"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 1.27° × 0.96°Scale: 0.98"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.51° × 0.38°Scale: 0.39"/px
QHYCCD QHY163M — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
Atik Horizon II — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.