cameracomparison · 2-way
QHYCCD QHY9 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
Larger pixels (5.4µm vs 3.8µm)
-48% more resolution
Mono vs color
Specifications
| Specification | QHYCCD QHY9 | Atik Horizon II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | dedicated | dedicated |
| Sensor | Kodak KAF-8300 | Panasonic MN34230 |
| Sensor tech | CCD | CMOS |
| Format | 4/3" | 4/3" |
| Sensor size | 18.0×13.5mm | 17.7×13.4mm |
| Diagonal | 22.5mm | 22.2mm |
| Pixel size | 5.40µm | 3.80µm |
| Resolution | 3358×2536 | 4644×3506 |
| Megapixels | 8.5MP | 16.3MP |
| Color | No | Yes |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 25500e⁻ | 20000e⁻ |
| Peak QE | 56% | 60% |
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY9
- Larger pixels — better low-light per-pixel sensitivity
- Mono sensor — ideal for narrowband and LRGB
Advantages of Atik Horizon II
- Finer sampling at 3.8µm pixels
- Higher resolution (16.3MP vs 8.5MP)
- One-shot color — simpler workflow
Best for — QHYCCD QHY9
- Balanced field for most refractors
- Fast, low-noise deep-sky at short focal lengths
- Long-exposure deep-sky under any sky
- Narrowband and LRGB workflows
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 QHY9 — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 4.13° × 3.09°Scale: 4.46"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 1.29° × 0.97°Scale: 1.39"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.52° × 0.39°Scale: 0.56"/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 QHY9 — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
Atik Horizon II — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.