cameracomparison · 2-way
QHYCCD QHY5III715C vs ZWO ASI715MC

QHYCCD
QHY5III715C
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.

ZWO
ASI715MC
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.
Specifications
| Specification | QHYCCD QHY5III715C | ZWO ASI715MC |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | guide-camera | dedicated |
| Sensor | Sony IMX715 | Sony IMX715 |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS |
| Format | 1/2.8" | 1/2.8" |
| Sensor size | 5.6×3.2mm | 5.6×3.2mm |
| Diagonal | 6.5mm | 6.5mm |
| Pixel size | 1.45µm | 1.45µm |
| Resolution | 3864×2180 | 3864×2180 |
| Megapixels | 8.4MP | 8.4MP |
| Color | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | No | No |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 7900e⁻ | 7900e⁻ |
| Peak QE | 82% | 82% |
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY5III715C
Closely matched on the compared specs.
Advantages of ZWO ASI715MC
Closely matched on the compared specs.
Best for — QHYCCD QHY5III715C
- Longer focal lengths — tighter framing on small targets
- Planetary and lunar high-resolution imaging
- One-shot color — quick results, less processing
Best for — ZWO ASI715MC
- Longer focal lengths — tighter framing on small targets
- Planetary and lunar high-resolution imaging
- One-shot color — quick results, less processing
QHYCCD QHY5III715C — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 1.28° × 0.73°Scale: 1.20"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 0.40° × 0.23°Scale: 0.37"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.16° × 0.09°Scale: 0.15"/px
ZWO ASI715MC — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 1.28° × 0.73°Scale: 1.20"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 0.40° × 0.23°Scale: 0.37"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.16° × 0.09°Scale: 0.15"/px
QHYCCD QHY5III715C — recommended user
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.
ZWO ASI715MC — recommended user
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.