cameracomparison · 2-way
QHYCCD QHY600M vs QHYCCD QHY268M Pro
QHYCCD
QHY268M Pro
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
Key differences
53% larger sensor
131% more resolution
Specifications
| Specification | QHYCCD QHY600M | QHYCCD QHY268M Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Dedicated Cooled | dedicated |
| Sensor | Sony IMX455 | Sony IMX571 |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS |
| Format | Full Frame | APS-C |
| Sensor size | 36.0×24.0mm | 23.5×15.7mm |
| Diagonal | 43.3mm | 28.3mm |
| Pixel size | 3.76µm | 3.76µm |
| Resolution | 9576×6388 | 6280×4210 |
| Megapixels | 61.0MP | 26.4MP |
| Color | No | No |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 51000e⁻ | 50000e⁻ |
| Peak QE | 91% | 80% |
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY600M
- Larger sensor (43.3mm vs 28.3mm diagonal) — wider field
- Higher resolution (61MP vs 26.4MP)
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY268M Pro
Closely matched on the compared specs.
Best for — QHYCCD QHY600M
- 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
Best for — QHYCCD QHY268M Pro
- Balanced field for most refractors
- Well-sampled deep-sky at medium focal lengths
- Long-exposure deep-sky under any sky
- Narrowband and LRGB workflows
QHYCCD QHY600M — 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 QHY268M Pro — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 5.39° × 3.60°Scale: 3.10"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 1.68° × 1.12°Scale: 0.97"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.67° × 0.45°Scale: 0.39"/px
QHYCCD QHY600M — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with wide-field refractors.
QHYCCD QHY268M Pro — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.