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ZWO ASI294MC Pro vs QHYCCD QHY294C Pro

ZWO ASI294MC Pro
ZWO

ASI294MC Pro

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

QHYCCD QHY294C Pro
QHYCCD

QHY294C Pro

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

Specifications

SpecificationZWO ASI294MC ProQHYCCD QHY294C Pro
Sensor
TypeDedicated CooledDedicated Cooled
SensorSony IMX294Sony IMX294
Sensor techCMOSCMOS
Format4/3"4/3"
Sensor size19.1×13.0mm19.1×13.0mm
Diagonal23.1mm23.1mm
Pixel size4.63µm4.63µm
Resolution4144×28224164×2796
Megapixels11.7MP11.7MP
ColorYesYes
Cooling
CooledYesYes
Performance
Full well63700e⁻63700e⁻
Peak QE75%75%
Advantages of ZWO ASI294MC Pro

Closely matched on the compared specs.

Advantages of QHYCCD QHY294C Pro

Closely matched on the compared specs.

Best for — ZWO ASI294MC 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
Best for — QHYCCD QHY294C 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 ASI294MC Pro — typical FOV & scale
  • On 250mm refractor (wide)
    FOV: 4.38° × 2.98°Scale: 3.82"/px
  • On 800mm SCT reducer
    FOV: 1.37° × 0.93°Scale: 1.19"/px
  • On 2000mm SCT native
    FOV: 0.55° × 0.37°Scale: 0.48"/px
QHYCCD QHY294C Pro — typical FOV & scale
  • On 250mm refractor (wide)
    FOV: 4.38° × 2.98°Scale: 3.82"/px
  • On 800mm SCT reducer
    FOV: 1.37° × 0.93°Scale: 1.19"/px
  • On 2000mm SCT native
    FOV: 0.55° × 0.37°Scale: 0.48"/px
ZWO ASI294MC Pro — recommended user

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

QHYCCD QHY294C Pro — recommended user

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

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