cameracomparison · 2-way
QHYCCD QHY5L-II-M vs ZWO ASI120MM Mini
QHYCCD
QHY5L-II-M
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.
ZWO
ASI120MM Mini
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.
Specifications
| Specification | QHYCCD QHY5L-II-M | ZWO ASI120MM Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | guide-camera | guide-camera |
| Sensor | Aptina AR0130 | AR0130CS |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS |
| Format | 1/3" | 1/3" |
| Sensor size | 4.8×3.6mm | 4.8×3.6mm |
| Diagonal | 6.0mm | 6.0mm |
| Pixel size | 3.75µm | 3.75µm |
| Resolution | 1280×960 | 1280×960 |
| Megapixels | 1.2MP | 1.2MP |
| Color | No | No |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | No | No |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 13000e⁻ | 13000e⁻ |
| Peak QE | 80% | 80% |
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY5L-II-M
Closely matched on the compared specs.
Advantages of ZWO ASI120MM Mini
Closely matched on the compared specs.
Best for — QHYCCD QHY5L-II-M
- Longer focal lengths — tighter framing on small targets
- Well-sampled deep-sky at medium focal lengths
- Narrowband and LRGB workflows
Best for — ZWO ASI120MM Mini
- Longer focal lengths — tighter framing on small targets
- Well-sampled deep-sky at medium focal lengths
- Narrowband and LRGB workflows
QHYCCD QHY5L-II-M — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 1.10° × 0.83°Scale: 3.09"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 0.34° × 0.26°Scale: 0.97"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.14° × 0.10°Scale: 0.39"/px
ZWO ASI120MM Mini — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 1.10° × 0.83°Scale: 3.09"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 0.34° × 0.26°Scale: 0.97"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.14° × 0.10°Scale: 0.39"/px
QHYCCD QHY5L-II-M — recommended user
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.
ZWO ASI120MM Mini — recommended user
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.