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ZWO ASI2600MM Pro vs ZWO ASI071MC Pro

ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
ZWO

ASI2600MM Pro

A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.

ZWO ASI071MC Pro
ZWO

ASI071MC Pro

A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.

Key differences

Finer pixels (3.76µm vs 4.78µm)
61% more resolution
Mono vs color

Specifications

SpecificationZWO ASI2600MM ProZWO ASI071MC Pro
Sensor
TypeDedicated Cooleddedicated
SensorSony IMX571Sony IMX071
Sensor techCMOSCMOS
FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor size23.5×15.7mm23.6×15.6mm
Diagonal28.3mm28.4mm
Pixel size3.76µm4.78µm
Resolution6248×41764944×3284
Megapixels26.1MP16.2MP
ColorNoYes
Cooling
CooledYesYes
Performance
Full well50000e⁻46000e⁻
Peak QE91%50%
Advantages of ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
  • Finer sampling at 3.76µm pixels
  • Higher resolution (26.1MP vs 16.2MP)
  • Mono sensor — ideal for narrowband and LRGB
Advantages of ZWO ASI071MC Pro
  • Larger pixels — better low-light per-pixel sensitivity
  • One-shot color — simpler workflow
Best for — ZWO ASI2600MM 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
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 ASI2600MM Pro — typical FOV & scale
  • On 250mm refractor (wide)
    FOV: 5.39° × 3.60°Scale: 3.10"/px
  • On 800mm SCT reducer
    FOV: 1.68° × 1.12°Scale: 0.97"/px
  • On 2000mm SCT native
    FOV: 0.67° × 0.45°Scale: 0.39"/px
ZWO ASI071MC Pro — typical FOV & scale
  • On 250mm refractor (wide)
    FOV: 5.41° × 3.58°Scale: 3.94"/px
  • On 800mm SCT reducer
    FOV: 1.69° × 1.12°Scale: 1.23"/px
  • On 2000mm SCT native
    FOV: 0.68° × 0.45°Scale: 0.49"/px
ZWO ASI2600MM Pro — recommended user

A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.

ZWO ASI071MC Pro — recommended user

A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.

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