cameracomparison · 2-way
QHYCCD QHY9 vs QHYCCD QHY410C
Key differences
-48% larger sensor
Finer pixels (5.4µm vs 5.94µm)
-65% more resolution
Mono vs color
Specifications
| Specification | QHYCCD QHY9 | QHYCCD QHY410C |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | dedicated | dedicated |
| Sensor | Kodak KAF-8300 | Sony IMX410 |
| Sensor tech | CCD | CMOS |
| Format | 4/3" | Full frame |
| Sensor size | 18.0×13.5mm | 36.0×24.0mm |
| Diagonal | 22.5mm | 43.3mm |
| Pixel size | 5.40µm | 5.94µm |
| Resolution | 3358×2536 | 6072×4042 |
| Megapixels | 8.5MP | 24.5MP |
| Color | No | Yes |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 25500e⁻ | 73000e⁻ |
| Peak QE | 56% | 88% |
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY9
- Mono sensor — ideal for narrowband and LRGB
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY410C
- Larger sensor (43.3mm vs 22.5mm diagonal) — wider field
- Higher resolution (24.5MP 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 — QHYCCD QHY410C
- Wide-field mosaics and full-frame telescopes
- Fast, low-noise deep-sky at short 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
QHYCCD QHY410C — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 8.25° × 5.50°Scale: 4.90"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 2.58° × 1.72°Scale: 1.53"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 1.03° × 0.69°Scale: 0.61"/px
QHYCCD QHY9 — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
QHYCCD QHY410C — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with wide-field refractors.