Comparison
DWARF mini vs Seestar S30
Seestar S30 has the wider field (2.14° × 1.21° vs 2.13° × 1.2°), so it frames large targets such as the Andromeda Galaxy more easily; DWARF mini shows smaller objects at a larger scale. Of our 20 popular targets, DWARF mini frames 6 well and Seestar S30 6.
- Wider field: Seestar S30.
- Lower official price: Seestar S30 ($399).
| Spec | DWARF mini | Seestar S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Aperture | 30 mm | 30 mm |
| Focal length | – | 150 mm |
| Native field of view | 2.13° × 1.2° | 2.14° × 1.21° |
| Targets framed well | 6 / 20 | 6 / 20 |
| Weight | 0.84 kg | – |
| Wide-angle camera | Not listed | Not listed |
| Mosaic mode | Not listed | Not listed |
| Official price | $419 | $399 |
Both frames on the same targets
Solid gold: DWARF mini. Dashed blue: Seestar S30.
Where to buy the DWARF mini
Where to buy the Seestar S30
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Questions and answers
- Which is better for large targets, the DWARF mini or the Seestar S30?
- The Seestar S30, because it has the wider field of view.
- Which frames more popular targets well?
- Both frame 6 of our 20 popular targets well.
- Which is cheaper?
- The Seestar S30, at an official price of $399.