cameracomparison · 2-way
ZWO ASI2400MC Pro vs Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with wide-field refractors.
Key differences
Cooled sensor
Specifications
| Specification | ZWO ASI2400MC Pro | Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Dedicated Cooled | Mirrorless |
| Sensor | Sony IMX410 | — |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS |
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Sensor size | 36.0×24.0mm | 35.9×23.9mm |
| Diagonal | 43.3mm | 43.1mm |
| Pixel size | 5.94µm | 5.94µm |
| Resolution | 6072×4042 | 6000×4000 |
| Megapixels | 24.5MP | 24.2MP |
| Color | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | Yes | No |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 100000e⁻ | — |
| Peak QE | 80% | — |
Advantages of ZWO ASI2400MC Pro
- Regulated cooling for long exposures
Advantages of Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Closely matched on the compared specs.
Best for — ZWO ASI2400MC Pro
- 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
Best for — Canon EOS R6 Mark II
- Wide-field mosaics and full-frame telescopes
- Fast, low-noise deep-sky at short focal lengths
- One-shot color — quick results, less processing
ZWO ASI2400MC Pro — 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
Canon EOS R6 Mark II — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 8.23° × 5.48°Scale: 4.90"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 2.57° × 1.71°Scale: 1.53"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 1.03° × 0.68°Scale: 0.61"/px
ZWO ASI2400MC Pro — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with wide-field refractors.
Canon EOS R6 Mark II — recommended user
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with wide-field refractors.