cameracomparison · 2-way
ZWO ASI585MC Pro vs ZWO ASI2400MC Pro
ZWO
ASI585MC Pro
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.
Key differences
-70% larger sensor
Finer pixels (2.9µm vs 5.94µm)
-66% more resolution
Specifications
| Specification | ZWO ASI585MC Pro | ZWO ASI2400MC Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Dedicated Cooled | Dedicated Cooled |
| Sensor | Sony IMX585 | Sony IMX410 |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS |
| Format | 1/1.2-inch | Full Frame |
| Sensor size | 11.2×6.3mm | 36.0×24.0mm |
| Diagonal | 12.8mm | 43.3mm |
| Pixel size | 2.90µm | 5.94µm |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 6072×4042 |
| Megapixels | 8.3MP | 24.5MP |
| Color | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 40000e⁻ | 100000e⁻ |
| Peak QE | 91% | 80% |
Advantages of ZWO ASI585MC Pro
- Finer sampling at 2.9µm pixels
Advantages of ZWO ASI2400MC Pro
- Larger sensor (43.3mm vs 12.85mm diagonal) — wider field
- Larger pixels — better low-light per-pixel sensitivity
- Higher resolution (24.5MP vs 8.3MP)
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 — ZWO ASI2400MC Pro
- Wide-field mosaics and full-frame telescopes
- Fast, low-noise deep-sky at short focal lengths
- Long-exposure deep-sky under any sky
- 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
ZWO ASI2400MC Pro — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 8.25° × 5.50°Scale: 4.90"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 2.58° × 1.72°Scale: 1.53"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 1.03° × 0.69°Scale: 0.61"/px
ZWO ASI585MC Pro — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with longer focal lengths where framing is tight.
ZWO ASI2400MC Pro — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with wide-field refractors.