cameracomparison · 2-way
ZWO ASI585MC Pro vs Player One Neptune-C II
ZWO
ASI585MC Pro
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.
Player One
Neptune-C II
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.
Key differences
45% larger sensor
98% more resolution
Cooled sensor
Specifications
| Specification | ZWO ASI585MC Pro | Player One Neptune-C II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Dedicated Cooled | planetary |
| Sensor | Sony IMX585 | Sony IMX464 |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS |
| Format | 1/1.2-inch | 1/1.8" |
| Sensor size | 11.2×6.3mm | 7.7×4.3mm |
| Diagonal | 12.8mm | 8.9mm |
| Pixel size | 2.90µm | 2.90µm |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 2712×1538 |
| Megapixels | 8.3MP | 4.2MP |
| Color | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | Yes | No |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 40000e⁻ | 12000e⁻ |
| Peak QE | 91% | 84% |
Advantages of ZWO ASI585MC Pro
- Larger sensor (12.85mm vs 8.86mm diagonal) — wider field
- Higher resolution (8.3MP vs 4.2MP)
- Regulated cooling for long exposures
Advantages of Player One Neptune-C II
Closely matched on the compared specs.
Best for — ZWO ASI585MC Pro
- Longer focal lengths — tighter framing on small targets
- Well-sampled deep-sky at medium focal lengths
- Long-exposure deep-sky under any sky
- One-shot color — quick results, less processing
Best for — Player One Neptune-C II
- Longer focal lengths — tighter framing on small targets
- Well-sampled deep-sky at medium focal lengths
- One-shot color — quick results, less processing
ZWO ASI585MC Pro — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 2.57° × 1.44°Scale: 2.39"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 0.80° × 0.45°Scale: 0.75"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.32° × 0.18°Scale: 0.30"/px
Player One Neptune-C II — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 1.77° × 1.00°Scale: 2.39"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 0.55° × 0.31°Scale: 0.75"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 0.22° × 0.12°Scale: 0.30"/px
ZWO ASI585MC Pro — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.
Player One Neptune-C II — recommended user
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.