cameracomparison · 2-way
ZWO ASI071MC Pro vs Atik 383L+
ZWO
ASI071MC Pro
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
Key differences
26% larger sensor
Finer pixels (4.78µm vs 5.4µm)
93% more resolution
Color vs mono
Specifications
| Specification | ZWO ASI071MC Pro | Atik 383L+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | dedicated | dedicated |
| Sensor | Sony IMX071 | Kodak KAF-8300 |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CCD |
| Format | APS-C | 4/3" |
| Sensor size | 23.6×15.6mm | 18.0×13.5mm |
| Diagonal | 28.4mm | 22.5mm |
| Pixel size | 4.78µm | 5.40µm |
| Resolution | 4944×3284 | 3362×2504 |
| Megapixels | 16.2MP | 8.4MP |
| Color | Yes | No |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 46000e⁻ | 25500e⁻ |
| Peak QE | 50% | 56% |
Advantages of ZWO ASI071MC Pro
- Larger sensor (28.4mm vs 22.5mm diagonal) — wider field
- Finer sampling at 4.78µm pixels
- Higher resolution (16.2MP vs 8.4MP)
- One-shot color — simpler workflow
Advantages of Atik 383L+
- Larger pixels — better low-light per-pixel sensitivity
- Mono sensor — ideal for narrowband and LRGB
Best for — ZWO ASI071MC Pro
- Balanced field for most refractors
- Fast, low-noise deep-sky at short focal lengths
- Long-exposure deep-sky under any sky
- One-shot color — quick results, less processing
Best for — Atik 383L+
- 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
ZWO ASI071MC Pro — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 5.41° × 3.58°Scale: 3.94"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 1.69° × 1.12°Scale: 1.23"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.68° × 0.45°Scale: 0.49"/px
Atik 383L+ — 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
ZWO ASI071MC Pro — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
Atik 383L+ — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.