cameracomparison · 2-way
QHYCCD QHY600M vs ZWO ASI6200MC Pro
Key differences
Mono vs color
Specifications
| Specification | QHYCCD QHY600M | ZWO ASI6200MC Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Dedicated Cooled | Dedicated Cooled |
| Sensor | Sony IMX455 | Sony IMX455 |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS |
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Sensor size | 36.0×24.0mm | 36.0×24.0mm |
| Diagonal | 43.3mm | 43.3mm |
| Pixel size | 3.76µm | 3.76µm |
| Resolution | 9576×6388 | 9576×6388 |
| Megapixels | 61.0MP | 62.0MP |
| Color | No | Yes |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 51000e⁻ | 51400e⁻ |
| Peak QE | 91% | 80% |
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY600M
- Mono sensor — ideal for narrowband and LRGB
Advantages of ZWO ASI6200MC Pro
- One-shot color — simpler workflow
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 — ZWO ASI6200MC Pro
- 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
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
ZWO ASI6200MC Pro — 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 QHY600M — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with wide-field refractors.
ZWO ASI6200MC Pro — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with wide-field refractors.