cameracomparison · 2-way
QHYCCD QHY600C vs QHYCCD QHY294C Pro
QHYCCD
QHY294C Pro
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
Key differences
87% larger sensor
Finer pixels (3.76µm vs 4.63µm)
421% more resolution
Specifications
| Specification | QHYCCD QHY600C | QHYCCD QHY294C Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Dedicated Cooled | Dedicated Cooled |
| Sensor | Sony IMX455 | Sony IMX294 |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS |
| Format | Full Frame | 4/3" |
| Sensor size | 36.0×24.0mm | 19.1×13.0mm |
| Diagonal | 43.3mm | 23.1mm |
| Pixel size | 3.76µm | 4.63µm |
| Resolution | 9576×6388 | 4164×2796 |
| Megapixels | 61.0MP | 11.7MP |
| Color | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 51000e⁻ | 63700e⁻ |
| Peak QE | 80% | 75% |
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY600C
- Larger sensor (43.3mm vs 23.1mm diagonal) — wider field
- Finer sampling at 3.76µm pixels
- Higher resolution (61MP vs 11.7MP)
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY294C Pro
- Larger pixels — better low-light per-pixel sensitivity
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 — QHYCCD QHY294C Pro
- Balanced field for most refractors
- Fast, low-noise deep-sky at short 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
QHYCCD QHY294C Pro — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 4.38° × 2.98°Scale: 3.82"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 1.37° × 0.93°Scale: 1.19"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.55° × 0.37°Scale: 0.48"/px
QHYCCD QHY600C — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with wide-field refractors.
QHYCCD QHY294C Pro — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.