cameracomparison · 2-way
ZWO ASI2400MC Pro vs ZWO ASI1600MM Pro
ZWO
ASI1600MM Pro
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
Key differences
95% larger sensor
Larger pixels (5.94µm vs 3.8µm)
49% more resolution
Color vs mono
Specifications
| Specification | ZWO ASI2400MC Pro | ZWO ASI1600MM Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Dedicated Cooled | Dedicated Cooled |
| Sensor | Sony IMX410 | Panasonic MN34230 |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS |
| Format | Full Frame | 4/3" |
| Sensor size | 36.0×24.0mm | 17.7×13.4mm |
| Diagonal | 43.3mm | 22.2mm |
| Pixel size | 5.94µm | 3.80µm |
| Resolution | 6072×4042 | 4656×3520 |
| Megapixels | 24.5MP | 16.4MP |
| Color | Yes | No |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 100000e⁻ | 20000e⁻ |
| Peak QE | 80% | 60% |
Advantages of ZWO ASI2400MC Pro
- Larger sensor (43.3mm vs 22.2mm diagonal) — wider field
- Larger pixels — better low-light per-pixel sensitivity
- Higher resolution (24.5MP vs 16.4MP)
- One-shot color — simpler workflow
Advantages of ZWO ASI1600MM Pro
- Finer sampling at 3.8µm pixels
- Mono sensor — ideal for narrowband and LRGB
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 — ZWO ASI1600MM Pro
- Balanced field for most refractors
- Well-sampled deep-sky at medium focal lengths
- Long-exposure deep-sky under any sky
- Narrowband and LRGB workflows
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
ZWO ASI1600MM Pro — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 4.06° × 3.07°Scale: 3.14"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 1.27° × 0.96°Scale: 0.98"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.51° × 0.38°Scale: 0.39"/px
ZWO ASI2400MC Pro — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with wide-field refractors.
ZWO ASI1600MM Pro — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.