cameracomparison · 2-way
QHYCCD QHY294C Pro vs QHYCCD QHY533M
QHYCCD
QHY294C Pro
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
QHYCCD
QHY533M
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.
Key differences
44% larger sensor
Larger pixels (4.63µm vs 3.76µm)
30% more resolution
Color vs mono
Specifications
| Specification | QHYCCD QHY294C Pro | QHYCCD QHY533M |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Dedicated Cooled | Dedicated Cooled |
| Sensor | Sony IMX294 | Sony IMX533 |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS |
| Format | 4/3" | 1" |
| Sensor size | 19.1×13.0mm | 11.3×11.3mm |
| Diagonal | 23.1mm | 16.0mm |
| Pixel size | 4.63µm | 3.76µm |
| Resolution | 4164×2796 | 3008×3008 |
| Megapixels | 11.7MP | 9.0MP |
| Color | Yes | No |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 63700e⁻ | 50000e⁻ |
| Peak QE | 75% | 80% |
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY294C Pro
- Larger sensor (23.1mm vs 16mm diagonal) — wider field
- Larger pixels — better low-light per-pixel sensitivity
- Higher resolution (11.7MP vs 9MP)
- One-shot color — simpler workflow
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY533M
- Finer sampling at 3.76µm pixels
- Mono sensor — ideal for narrowband and LRGB
Best for — QHYCCD QHY294C Pro
- 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 QHY533M
- Longer focal lengths — tighter framing on small targets
- Well-sampled deep-sky at medium focal lengths
- Long-exposure deep-sky under any sky
- Narrowband and LRGB workflows
QHYCCD QHY294C Pro — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 4.38° × 2.98°Scale: 3.82"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 1.37° × 0.93°Scale: 1.19"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.55° × 0.37°Scale: 0.48"/px
QHYCCD QHY533M — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 2.59° × 2.59°Scale: 3.10"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 0.81° × 0.81°Scale: 0.97"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.32° × 0.32°Scale: 0.39"/px
QHYCCD QHY294C Pro — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
QHYCCD QHY533M — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.