cameracomparison · 2-way
QHYCCD QHY600C vs QHYCCD QHY411M
Key differences
-36% larger sensor
-60% more resolution
Color vs mono
Specifications
| Specification | QHYCCD QHY600C | QHYCCD QHY411M |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Dedicated Cooled | dedicated |
| Sensor | Sony IMX455 | Sony IMX411 |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS |
| Format | Full Frame | Medium format |
| Sensor size | 36.0×24.0mm | 54.0×40.0mm |
| Diagonal | 43.3mm | 67.4mm |
| Pixel size | 3.76µm | 3.76µm |
| Resolution | 9576×6388 | 14304×10748 |
| Megapixels | 61.0MP | 151.0MP |
| Color | Yes | No |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 51000e⁻ | 80000e⁻ |
| Peak QE | 80% | 90% |
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY600C
- One-shot color — simpler workflow
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY411M
- Larger sensor (67.4mm vs 43.3mm diagonal) — wider field
- Higher resolution (151MP vs 61MP)
- Mono sensor — ideal for narrowband and LRGB
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 QHY411M
- Wide-field mosaics and full-frame telescopes
- Well-sampled deep-sky at medium focal lengths
- Long-exposure deep-sky under any sky
- Narrowband and LRGB workflows
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 QHY411M — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 12.38° × 9.17°Scale: 3.10"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 3.87° × 2.87°Scale: 0.97"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 1.55° × 1.15°Scale: 0.39"/px
QHYCCD QHY600C — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with wide-field refractors.
QHYCCD QHY411M — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with wide-field refractors.