cameracomparison · 2-way
ZWO ASI2400MM Pro vs QHYCCD QHY10
Key differences
54% larger sensor
140% more resolution
Mono vs color
Specifications
| Specification | ZWO ASI2400MM Pro | QHYCCD QHY10 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Dedicated Cooled | dedicated |
| Sensor | Sony IMX410 | Sony ICX493AQA |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CCD |
| Format | Full Frame | APS-C |
| Sensor size | 36.0×24.0mm | 23.4×15.6mm |
| Diagonal | 43.3mm | 28.1mm |
| Pixel size | 5.94µm | 6.05µm |
| Resolution | 6072×4042 | 3900×2620 |
| Megapixels | 24.5MP | 10.2MP |
| Color | No | Yes |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 100000e⁻ | 25000e⁻ |
| Peak QE | 80% | 55% |
Advantages of ZWO ASI2400MM Pro
- Larger sensor (43.3mm vs 28.1mm diagonal) — wider field
- Higher resolution (24.5MP vs 10.2MP)
- Mono sensor — ideal for narrowband and LRGB
Advantages of QHYCCD QHY10
- One-shot color — simpler workflow
Best for — ZWO ASI2400MM Pro
- Wide-field mosaics and full-frame telescopes
- Fast, low-noise deep-sky at short focal lengths
- Long-exposure deep-sky under any sky
- Narrowband and LRGB workflows
Best for — QHYCCD QHY10
- 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
ZWO ASI2400MM 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
QHYCCD QHY10 — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 5.36° × 3.58°Scale: 4.99"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 1.68° × 1.12°Scale: 1.56"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.67° × 0.45°Scale: 0.62"/px
ZWO ASI2400MM Pro — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with wide-field refractors.
QHYCCD QHY10 — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.