cameracomparison · 2-way
ZWO ASI4400MC Pro vs Nikon Z8
Key differences
Cooled sensor
Specifications
| Specification | ZWO ASI4400MC Pro | Nikon Z8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Dedicated Cooled | Mirrorless |
| Sensor | Sony IMX366 | Sony IMX609 |
| Sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS |
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Sensor size | 36.0×24.0mm | 35.9×23.9mm |
| Diagonal | 43.3mm | 43.1mm |
| Pixel size | 4.40µm | 4.35µm |
| Resolution | 8192×5460 | 8256×5504 |
| Megapixels | 44.0MP | 45.7MP |
| Color | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | ||
| Cooled | Yes | No |
| Performance | ||
| Full well | 74600e⁻ | — |
| Peak QE | 80% | — |
Advantages of ZWO ASI4400MC Pro
- Regulated cooling for long exposures
Advantages of Nikon Z8
Closely matched on the compared specs.
Best for — ZWO ASI4400MC 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
Best for — Nikon Z8
- Wide-field mosaics and full-frame telescopes
- Fast, low-noise deep-sky at short focal lengths
- One-shot color — quick results, less processing
ZWO ASI4400MC Pro — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 8.25° × 5.50°Scale: 3.63"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 2.58° × 1.72°Scale: 1.13"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 1.03° × 0.69°Scale: 0.45"/px
Nikon Z8 — typical FOV & scale
- On 250mm refractor (wide)FOV: 8.23° × 5.48°Scale: 3.59"/px
- On 800mm SCT reducerFOV: 2.57° × 1.71°Scale: 1.12"/px
- On 2000mm SCT nativeFOV: 1.03° × 0.68°Scale: 0.45"/px
ZWO ASI4400MC Pro — recommended user
A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with wide-field refractors.
Nikon Z8 — recommended user
A strong fit for photographers stepping into astro pairing with wide-field refractors.
