cameracomparison · 2-way
ZWO ASI2400MM Pro vs ZWO ASI662MC
ZWO
ASI662MC
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.
Key differences
570% larger sensor
Larger pixels (5.94µm vs 2.9µm)
1084% more resolution
Cooled sensor
Mono vs color
Specifications
| Specification | ZWO ASI2400MM Pro | ZWO ASI662MC |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Dedicated Cooled | dedicated |
| Sensor | Sony IMX410 | Sony IMX662 |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS |
| Format | Full Frame | 1/2.8" |
| Sensor size | 36.0×24.0mm | 5.6×3.2mm |
| Diagonal | 43.3mm | 6.5mm |
| Pixel size | 5.94µm | 2.90µm |
| Resolution | 6072×4042 | 1920×1080 |
| Megapixels | 24.5MP | 2.1MP |
| Color | No | Yes |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | Yes | No |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 100000e⁻ | 38000e⁻ |
| Peak QE | 80% | 91% |
Advantages of ZWO ASI2400MM Pro
- Larger sensor (43.3mm vs 6.46mm diagonal) — wider field
- Larger pixels — better low-light per-pixel sensitivity
- Higher resolution (24.5MP vs 2.07MP)
- Regulated cooling for long exposures
- Mono sensor — ideal for narrowband and LRGB
Advantages of ZWO ASI662MC
- Finer sampling at 2.9µm 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 ASI662MC
- Longer focal lengths — tighter framing on small targets
- Well-sampled deep-sky at medium focal lengths
- 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 ASI662MC — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 1.28° × 0.73°Scale: 2.39"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 0.40° × 0.23°Scale: 0.75"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.16° × 0.09°Scale: 0.30"/px
ZWO ASI2400MM Pro — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with wide-field refractors.
ZWO ASI662MC — recommended user
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.