cameracomparison · 2-way
QHYCCD QHY163M vs QHYCCD QHY268C Pro
QHYCCD
QHY163M
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
QHYCCD
QHY268C Pro
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
Key differences
-22% larger sensor
-38% more resolution
Mono vs color
Specifications
| Specification | QHYCCD QHY163M | QHYCCD QHY268C Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | dedicated | dedicated |
| Sensor | Panasonic MN34230 | Sony IMX571 |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS |
| Format | 4/3" | APS-C |
| Sensor size | 17.7×13.4mm | 23.5×15.7mm |
| Diagonal | 22.2mm | 28.3mm |
| Pixel size | 3.80µm | 3.76µm |
| Resolution | 4656×3522 | 6280×4210 |
| Megapixels | 16.4MP | 26.4MP |
| Color | No | Yes |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 20000e⁻ | 50000e⁻ |
| Peak QE | 60% | 80% |
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY163M
- Mono sensor — ideal for narrowband and LRGB
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY268C Pro
- Larger sensor (28.3mm vs 22.2mm diagonal) — wider field
- Higher resolution (26.4MP vs 16.4MP)
- 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 — QHYCCD QHY268C Pro
- 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
QHYCCD QHY268C Pro — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 5.39° × 3.60°Scale: 3.10"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 1.68° × 1.12°Scale: 0.97"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.67° × 0.45°Scale: 0.39"/px
QHYCCD QHY163M — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
QHYCCD QHY268C Pro — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.