cameracomparison · 2-way
ZWO ASI585MC Pro vs ToupTek IMX585C
ZWO
ASI585MC Pro
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.
ToupTek
IMX585C
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.
Key differences
Cooled sensor
Specifications
| Specification | ZWO ASI585MC Pro | ToupTek IMX585C |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Dedicated Cooled | planetary |
| Sensor | Sony IMX585 | Sony IMX585 |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS |
| Format | 1/1.2-inch | 1/1.2" |
| Sensor size | 11.2×6.3mm | 11.2×6.3mm |
| Diagonal | 12.8mm | 12.9mm |
| Pixel size | 2.90µm | 2.90µm |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 3856×2180 |
| Megapixels | 8.3MP | 8.4MP |
| Color | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | Yes | No |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 40000e⁻ | 38000e⁻ |
| Peak QE | 91% | 91% |
Advantages of ZWO ASI585MC Pro
- Regulated cooling for long exposures
Advantages of ToupTek IMX585C
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 — ToupTek IMX585C
- 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
ToupTek IMX585C — 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
ZWO ASI585MC Pro — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.
ToupTek IMX585C — recommended user
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.