cameracomparison · 2-way
Sony A7R V vs ZWO ASI6200MM Pro
Key differences
Uncooled
Color vs mono
Specifications
| Specification | Sony A7R V | ZWO ASI6200MM Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Dedicated Cooled |
| Sensor | — | Sony IMX455 |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS |
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Sensor size | 35.7×23.8mm | 36.0×24.0mm |
| Diagonal | 42.9mm | 43.3mm |
| Pixel size | 3.76µm | 3.76µm |
| Resolution | 9504×6336 | 9576×6388 |
| Megapixels | 61.0MP | 62.0MP |
| Color | Yes | No |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | No | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | — | 51400e⁻ |
| Peak QE | — | 91% |
Advantages of Sony A7R V
- One-shot color — simpler workflow
Advantages of ZWO ASI6200MM Pro
- Regulated cooling for long exposures
- Mono sensor — ideal for narrowband and LRGB
Best for — Sony A7R V
- Wide-field mosaics and full-frame telescopes
- Well-sampled deep-sky at medium focal lengths
- One-shot color — quick results, less processing
Best for — ZWO ASI6200MM Pro
- 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
Sony A7R V — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 8.18° × 5.45°Scale: 3.10"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 2.56° × 1.70°Scale: 0.97"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 1.02° × 0.68°Scale: 0.39"/px
ZWO ASI6200MM 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
Sony A7R V — recommended user
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with wide-field refractors.
ZWO ASI6200MM Pro — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with wide-field refractors.