cameracomparison · 2-way
ZWO ASI385MC vs Player One Ceres-C
ZWO
ASI385MC
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.
Player One
Ceres-C
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.
Key differences
38% larger sensor
67% more resolution
Specifications
| Specification | ZWO ASI385MC | Player One Ceres-C |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | dedicated | guide-camera |
| Sensor | Sony IMX385 | Sony IMX224 |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS |
| Format | 1/2" | 1/3" |
| Sensor size | 7.3×4.1mm | 4.9×3.7mm |
| Diagonal | 8.4mm | 6.1mm |
| Pixel size | 3.75µm | 3.75µm |
| Resolution | 1936×1096 | 1304×976 |
| Megapixels | 2.1MP | 1.3MP |
| Color | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | No | No |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 25000e⁻ | 19000e⁻ |
| Peak QE | 80% | 75% |
Advantages of ZWO ASI385MC
- Larger sensor (8.4mm vs 6.09mm diagonal) — wider field
- Higher resolution (2.12MP vs 1.27MP)
Advantages of Player One Ceres-C
Closely matched on the compared specs.
Best for — ZWO ASI385MC
- Longer focal lengths — tighter framing on small targets
- Well-sampled deep-sky at medium focal lengths
- One-shot color — quick results, less processing
Best for — Player One Ceres-C
- Longer focal lengths — tighter framing on small targets
- Well-sampled deep-sky at medium focal lengths
- One-shot color — quick results, less processing
ZWO ASI385MC — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 1.67° × 0.94°Scale: 3.09"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 0.52° × 0.29°Scale: 0.97"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.21° × 0.12°Scale: 0.39"/px
Player One Ceres-C — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 1.12° × 0.85°Scale: 3.09"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 0.35° × 0.27°Scale: 0.97"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.14° × 0.11°Scale: 0.39"/px
ZWO ASI385MC — recommended user
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.
Player One Ceres-C — recommended user
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.