cameracomparison · 2-way
Sony A6700 vs QHYCCD QHY268M
Sony
A6700
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
QHYCCD
QHY268M
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
Key differences
Uncooled
Color vs mono
Specifications
| Specification | Sony A6700 | QHYCCD QHY268M |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | dslr | Dedicated Cooled |
| Sensor | Sony APS-C BSI | Sony IMX571 |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size | 23.5×15.6mm | 23.5×15.7mm |
| Diagonal | 28.2mm | 28.3mm |
| Pixel size | 3.76µm | 3.76µm |
| Resolution | 6192×4128 | 6280×4210 |
| Megapixels | 26.1MP | 26.0MP |
| Color | Yes | No |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | No | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | — | 51000e⁻ |
| Peak QE | — | 91% |
Advantages of Sony A6700
- One-shot color — simpler workflow
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY268M
- Regulated cooling for long exposures
- Mono sensor — ideal for narrowband and LRGB
Best for — Sony A6700
- Balanced field for most refractors
- Well-sampled deep-sky at medium focal lengths
- One-shot color — quick results, less processing
Best for — QHYCCD QHY268M
- Balanced field for most refractors
- Well-sampled deep-sky at medium focal lengths
- Long-exposure deep-sky under any sky
- Narrowband and LRGB workflows
Sony A6700 — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 5.39° × 3.58°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 QHY268M — 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
Sony A6700 — recommended user
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
QHYCCD QHY268M — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.