This table groups key features by type to help you compare the Dwarf 3, Seestar S30/S50, and Vaonis Vespera models at a glance. All are beginner-friendly, fully automated, and compatible with mobile apps.
| FEATURE | Dwarf 3 | Seestar S30 | Seestar S50 | Vespera II | Vespera Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPTICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |||||
| APERTURE | 35mm | 30mm | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm |
| FOCAL LENGTH | 140mm (Tele) / 48mm (Wide) | 150mm | 250mm | 250mm | 250mm |
| SENSOR | Sony IMX678 | Sony IMX662 | Sony IMX462 | Sony IMX585 | Sony IMX676 |
| IMAGE RESOLUTION | 1920x1080 (Wide) 3840×2160 (Tele) |
1920×1080 (Wide) 1080x1920 (Tele) |
1920×1080 | 3840×2160 | 3536×3536 |
| IMAGE FORMATS | JPEG, FITS, RAW, MP4 | JPEG, FITS, RAW, MP4 | JPEG, FITS, RAW, MP4 | JPEG, FITS, TIFF | JPEG, FITS, TIFF |
| MAX EXPOSURE TIME | Up to 60s (Tele) 90s (Wide) |
Up to 60s | Up to 60s | Up to 30s | Up to 30s |
| SHOOTING MODES | Photo, Video, Astro, Pano, Burst, Timelapse | Photo, Video, Timelapse | Photo, Video, Timelapse | Auto Stack Only | Auto Stack, High-Res Mosaic |
| VIDEO CAPABILITY | Yes (4K @ 30fps, 1080@60fps) | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| MOUNT & HARDWARE | |||||
| MOUNT TYPE | Alt-Az & EQ | Alt-Az & EQ | Alt-Az & EQ | Alt-Az | Alt-Az |
| TRIPOD | Not included (1/4") | Included (3/8") | Included (3/8") | Not included | Included |
| FILTERS (BUILT-IN OR INCLUDED) | Solar, Dual-lens (internal) | Solar, Dark, UV/IR Cut, Light pollution | Solar, Dark, UV/IR Cut, Light pollution | Field Corrector (Built-in), Light Pollution (optional) | Field Corrector (Built-in), Light Pollution, Dual Band (optional) |
| POLAR ALIGNMENT (EQ) | Required for EQ use | Required for EQ use | Required for EQ use | N/A | N/A |
| APP & COMPATIBILITY | |||||
| APP NAME | DwarfLab | Seestar | Seestar | Singularity | Singularity |
| IOS SUPPORT | iOS 12+ | iOS 12+ | iOS 12+ | iOS 14+ | iOS 14+ |
| ANDROID SUPPORT | Android 8+ | Android 8+ | Android 8+ | Android 10+ | Android 10+ |
| OTA UPDATES | Yes, frequent | Yes, frequent | Yes, frequent | Yes | Yes |
| GENERAL & POWER | |||||
| BATTERY LIFE | ~4–6 hours | ~6 hours | ~6 hours | ~4 hours | 11 hours |
| STORAGE | 128GB | 64GB | 64GB | 25GB | 225GB |
| WEIGHT | ~1.3kg (body only) | ~1.65kg (with tripod) | ~3kg (with tripod) | ~5.0kg | ~5.0kg |
| SRP (APPROX) | £519 | £419 | £539 | £1,398 | £2,499 |
| ACCESSORIES | Solar filter included, tripod optional | All included | All included | Filters, hygrometer, tripod optional | Adjustable tripod, hygrometer included, filters optional |
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