cameracomparison · 2-way
QHYCCD QHY5III200M vs QHYCCD QHY268C Pro
QHYCCD
QHY5III200M
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.
QHYCCD
QHY268C Pro
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
Key differences
-38% larger sensor
Larger pixels (9µm vs 3.76µm)
-93% more resolution
Uncooled
Mono vs color
Specifications
| Specification | QHYCCD QHY5III200M | QHYCCD QHY268C Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | guide-camera | dedicated |
| Sensor | Sony IMX432 | Sony IMX571 |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS |
| Format | 1.1" | APS-C |
| Sensor size | 14.1×10.6mm | 23.5×15.7mm |
| Diagonal | 17.6mm | 28.3mm |
| Pixel size | 9.00µm | 3.76µm |
| Resolution | 1608×1104 | 6280×4210 |
| Megapixels | 1.8MP | 26.4MP |
| Color | No | Yes |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | No | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 90000e⁻ | 50000e⁻ |
| Peak QE | 80% | 80% |
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY5III200M
- Larger pixels — better low-light per-pixel sensitivity
- Mono sensor — ideal for narrowband and LRGB
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY268C Pro
- Larger sensor (28.3mm vs 17.6mm diagonal) — wider field
- Finer sampling at 3.76µm pixels
- Higher resolution (26.4MP vs 1.78MP)
- Regulated cooling for long exposures
- One-shot color — simpler workflow
Best for — QHYCCD QHY5III200M
- Longer focal lengths — tighter framing on small targets
- Fast, low-noise deep-sky at short focal lengths
- 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 QHY5III200M — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 3.23° × 2.42°Scale: 7.43"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 1.01° × 0.76°Scale: 2.32"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.40° × 0.30°Scale: 0.93"/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 QHY5III200M — recommended user
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.
QHYCCD QHY268C Pro — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.