cameracomparison · 2-way
ZWO ASI2400MM Pro vs ZWO ASI071MC Pro
ZWO
ASI071MC Pro
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.
Key differences
52% larger sensor
Larger pixels (5.94µm vs 4.78µm)
51% more resolution
Mono vs color
Specifications
| Specification | ZWO ASI2400MM Pro | ZWO ASI071MC Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Dedicated Cooled | dedicated |
| Sensor | Sony IMX410 | Sony IMX071 |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS |
| Format | Full Frame | APS-C |
| Sensor size | 36.0×24.0mm | 23.6×15.6mm |
| Diagonal | 43.3mm | 28.4mm |
| Pixel size | 5.94µm | 4.78µm |
| Resolution | 6072×4042 | 4944×3284 |
| Megapixels | 24.5MP | 16.2MP |
| Color | No | Yes |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 100000e⁻ | 46000e⁻ |
| Peak QE | 80% | 50% |
Advantages of ZWO ASI2400MM Pro
- Larger sensor (43.3mm vs 28.4mm diagonal) — wider field
- Larger pixels — better low-light per-pixel sensitivity
- Higher resolution (24.5MP vs 16.2MP)
- Mono sensor — ideal for narrowband and LRGB
Advantages of ZWO ASI071MC Pro
- Finer sampling at 4.78µm pixels
- 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 — 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
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
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
ZWO ASI2400MM Pro — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with wide-field refractors.
ZWO ASI071MC Pro — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.