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ZWO ASI294MC Pro vs ZWO ASI071MC Pro

ZWO ASI294MC Pro
ZWO

ASI294MC 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

-19% larger sensor
-28% more resolution

Specifications

SpecificationZWO ASI294MC ProZWO ASI071MC Pro
Sensor
TypeDedicated Cooleddedicated
SensorSony IMX294Sony IMX071
Sensor techCMOSCMOS
Format4/3"APS-C
Sensor size19.1×13.0mm23.6×15.6mm
Diagonal23.1mm28.4mm
Pixel size4.63µm4.78µm
Resolution4144×28224944×3284
Megapixels11.7MP16.2MP
ColorYesYes
Cooling
CooledYesYes
Performance
Full well63700e⁻46000e⁻
Peak QE75%50%
Advantages of ZWO ASI294MC Pro

Closely matched on the compared specs.

Advantages of ZWO ASI071MC Pro
  • Larger sensor (28.4mm vs 23.1mm diagonal) — wider field
  • Higher resolution (16.2MP vs 11.7MP)
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 — 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 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
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 ASI294MC 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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