cameracomparison · 2-way
QHYCCD QHY600C vs Atik Horizon II
Atik
Horizon II
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
Key differences
95% larger sensor
274% more resolution
Specifications
| Specification | QHYCCD QHY600C | Atik Horizon II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Dedicated Cooled | dedicated |
| Sensor | Sony IMX455 | Panasonic MN34230 |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS |
| Format | Full Frame | 4/3" |
| Sensor size | 36.0×24.0mm | 17.7×13.4mm |
| Diagonal | 43.3mm | 22.2mm |
| Pixel size | 3.76µm | 3.80µm |
| Resolution | 9576×6388 | 4644×3506 |
| Megapixels | 61.0MP | 16.3MP |
| Color | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 51000e⁻ | 20000e⁻ |
| Peak QE | 80% | 60% |
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY600C
- Larger sensor (43.3mm vs 22.2mm diagonal) — wider field
- Higher resolution (61MP vs 16.3MP)
Advantages of Atik Horizon II
Closely matched on the compared specs.
Best for — QHYCCD QHY600C
- 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
Best for — Atik Horizon II
- 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 QHY600C — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 8.25° × 5.50°Scale: 3.10"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 2.58° × 1.72°Scale: 0.97"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 1.03° × 0.69°Scale: 0.39"/px
Atik Horizon II — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 4.06° × 3.07°Scale: 3.14"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 1.27° × 0.96°Scale: 0.98"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.51° × 0.38°Scale: 0.39"/px
QHYCCD QHY600C — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with wide-field refractors.
Atik Horizon II — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.