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QHYCCD QHY5III715C vs ZWO ASI715MC

QHYCCD QHY5III715C
QHYCCD

QHY5III715C

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

ZWO ASI715MC
ZWO

ASI715MC

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

Specifications

SpecificationQHYCCD QHY5III715CZWO ASI715MC
Sensor
Typeguide-cameradedicated
SensorSony IMX715Sony IMX715
Sensor techCMOSCMOS
Format1/2.8"1/2.8"
Sensor size5.6×3.2mm5.6×3.2mm
Diagonal6.5mm6.5mm
Pixel size1.45µm1.45µm
Resolution3864×21803864×2180
Megapixels8.4MP8.4MP
ColorYesYes
Cooling
CooledNoNo
Performance
Full well7900e⁻7900e⁻
Peak QE82%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 reducer
    FOV: 0.40° × 0.23°Scale: 0.37"/px
  • On 2000mm SCT native
    FOV: 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 reducer
    FOV: 0.40° × 0.23°Scale: 0.37"/px
  • On 2000mm SCT native
    FOV: 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.

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