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QHYCCD QHY411M vs ZWO ASI6200MC Pro

QHYCCD QHY411M
QHYCCD

QHY411M

A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with wide-field refractors.

ZWO ASI6200MC Pro
ZWO

ASI6200MC Pro

A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with wide-field refractors.

Key differences

56% larger sensor
144% more resolution
Mono vs color

Specifications

SpecificationQHYCCD QHY411MZWO ASI6200MC Pro
Sensor
TypededicatedDedicated Cooled
SensorSony IMX411Sony IMX455
Sensor techCMOSCMOS
FormatMedium formatFull Frame
Sensor size54.0×40.0mm36.0×24.0mm
Diagonal67.4mm43.3mm
Pixel size3.76µm3.76µm
Resolution14304×107489576×6388
Megapixels151.0MP62.0MP
ColorNoYes
Cooling
CooledYesYes
Performance
Full well80000e⁻51400e⁻
Peak QE90%80%
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY411M
  • Larger sensor (67.4mm vs 43.3mm diagonal) — wider field
  • Higher resolution (151MP vs 62MP)
  • Mono sensor — ideal for narrowband and LRGB
Advantages of ZWO ASI6200MC Pro
  • One-shot color — simpler workflow
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
Best for — ZWO ASI6200MC Pro
  • Wide-field mosaics and full-frame telescopes
  • Well-sampled deep-sky at medium focal lengths
  • Long-exposure deep-sky under any sky
  • One-shot color — quick results, less processing
QHYCCD QHY411M — typical FOV & scale
  • On 250mm refractor (wide)
    FOV: 12.38° × 9.17°Scale: 3.10"/px
  • On 800mm SCT reducer
    FOV: 3.87° × 2.87°Scale: 0.97"/px
  • On 2000mm SCT native
    FOV: 1.55° × 1.15°Scale: 0.39"/px
ZWO ASI6200MC Pro — typical FOV & scale
  • On 250mm refractor (wide)
    FOV: 8.25° × 5.50°Scale: 3.10"/px
  • On 800mm SCT reducer
    FOV: 2.58° × 1.72°Scale: 0.97"/px
  • On 2000mm SCT native
    FOV: 1.03° × 0.69°Scale: 0.39"/px
QHYCCD QHY411M — recommended user

A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with wide-field refractors.

ZWO ASI6200MC Pro — recommended user

A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with wide-field refractors.

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