cameracomparison · 2-way
ZWO ASI183MC Pro vs QHYCCD QHY183M
ZWO
ASI183MC Pro
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.
QHYCCD
QHY183M
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.
Key differences
Color vs mono
Specifications
| Specification | ZWO ASI183MC Pro | QHYCCD QHY183M |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | dedicated | dedicated |
| Sensor | Sony IMX183 | Sony IMX183 |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS |
| Format | 1" | 1" |
| Sensor size | 13.2×8.8mm | 13.2×8.8mm |
| Diagonal | 15.9mm | 15.9mm |
| Pixel size | 2.40µm | 2.40µm |
| Resolution | 5496×3672 | 5544×3684 |
| Megapixels | 20.2MP | 20.4MP |
| Color | Yes | No |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 15000e⁻ | 15000e⁻ |
| Peak QE | 84% | 84% |
Advantages of ZWO ASI183MC Pro
- One-shot color — simpler workflow
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY183M
- Mono sensor — ideal for narrowband and LRGB
Best for — ZWO ASI183MC Pro
- Longer focal lengths — tighter framing on small targets
- Planetary and lunar high-resolution imaging
- Long-exposure deep-sky under any sky
- One-shot color — quick results, less processing
Best for — QHYCCD QHY183M
- Longer focal lengths — tighter framing on small targets
- Planetary and lunar high-resolution imaging
- Long-exposure deep-sky under any sky
- Narrowband and LRGB workflows
ZWO ASI183MC Pro — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 3.03° × 2.02°Scale: 1.98"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 0.95° × 0.63°Scale: 0.62"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.38° × 0.25°Scale: 0.25"/px
QHYCCD QHY183M — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 3.03° × 2.02°Scale: 1.98"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 0.95° × 0.63°Scale: 0.62"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.38° × 0.25°Scale: 0.25"/px
ZWO ASI183MC Pro — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.
QHYCCD QHY183M — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.