SeeStar/ZWO have essentially confirmed in the last few weeks that a seestar s50 pro is on the way. That one will probably perform better than the s30 pro due to improved sensor and larger aperture. Not sure how the compare to dwarflab. Answer from astrocomrade on reddit.com
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Seestar S30 Pro vs Dwarf 3 (plus S30, S50 & Dwarf Mini) — Skies & Scopes
January 9, 2026 - Detail vs. Field: The Dwarf 3 uses the IMX678 sensor, which has smaller pixels. This gives it a better image scale making it better for “zooming in” on small galaxies. The S30 Pro’s IMX585 sensor is better for capturing wide nebulae.
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Best Budget Smart Telescope in 2026 – Seestar (S30, S30 Pro & S50) vs Dwarf 3 and Mini – Wido's AstroForum
February 10, 2026 - At the time of writing, the S30 costs about $349, while the DWARF Mini comes in at $399. Moving up, the Seestar S50 is priced at $499, and the most expensive models in this comparison are the Seestar S30 Pro and the DWARF 3, both priced at $549 at the time of this video.
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Dwarf 3 or S30 Pro? - Smart Telescopes - Cloudy Nights
My goal is to have a very light and easy to setup rig to take to star parties and to a 45 minute away dark site for widefield images only. I want to do constellation shots, Milky Way shots, Comets when they available, and maybe large dusty nebulae and reflection nebula from the Sharpless catalog ... More on cloudynights.com
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Dwarf 3 Now or S30 Pro Later? - Smart Telescopes - Cloudy Nights
I find I am in need of a truly portable travel telescope. I have a 70mm and a 120mm refractor and an ASI294MC Pro to do the “heavy lifting” for me. I am wrestling over whether or not to order s Dwarf 3 now, or wait until the S30 Pro is announced (and delivered). I have compared the telephoto ... More on cloudynights.com
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Which is better? Seestar S30 pro, Dwarflab dwarf mini 3, Seestar S50?
SeeStar/ZWO have essentially confirmed in the last few weeks that a seestar s50 pro is on the way. That one will probably perform better than the s30 pro due to improved sensor and larger aperture. Not sure how the compare to dwarflab. More on reddit.com
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I'm confused between wanting to buy Dwarf 3 and waiting for the Seestar s30 pro
The S30 pro will have better specs, but will probably be priced accordingly. Also, it is not released yet. For the difference it’s going to make in the imaging, no one really knows yet, but I suspect it won’t be huge because their specs will be very comparable. Personally, I think they are similar enough in specs to go for the one that is available now rather than wait. Especially as there’s been no confirmed release date for the pro, and no confirmed price. The dwarf is capable of some pretty good images. I’m a new user and here’s one of my results attached… I think it’s pretty good anyway 😊 More on reddit.com
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Seestar S30 Pro vs Dwarf 3 imaging Messier 42 - Smart Telescopes - Cloudy Nights
April 20, 2026 - We had a clear night for the first time in a week-and-a half last night. I haven't had much time using my S30 Pro, because that's one night less than how long I've had it. So last night I set up in a Bortle 4-5 site with the S30 Pro and my Dwarf 3. I imaged M42 for two hours of data from each sco...
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Dwarf 3 or S30 Pro? - Smart Telescopes - Cloudy Nights
March 21, 2026 - My goal is to have a very light and easy to setup rig to take to star parties and to a 45 minute away dark site for widefield images only. I want to do constellation shots, Milky Way shots, Comets when they available, and maybe large dusty nebulae and reflection nebula from the Sharpless catalog ...
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Seestar S30 Pro vs Dwarf 3 (plus S30, S50 & Dwarf Mini) - YouTube
In this video I compare the Seestar S30 Pro smart telescope against the Dwarflab Dwarf 3, Dwarf Mini, Seestar S30 and S50.Links to buy/check prices:Seestar S...
Published   January 9, 2026
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Dwarf 3 Now or S30 Pro Later? - Smart Telescopes - Cloudy Nights
January 13, 2026 - I find I am in need of a truly portable travel telescope. I have a 70mm and a 120mm refractor and an ASI294MC Pro to do the “heavy lifting” for me. I am wrestling over whether or not to order s Dwarf 3 now, or wait until the S30 Pro is announced (and delivered). I have compared the telephoto ...
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r/telescopes on Reddit: Dwarf 3 vs. Seestar 30S pro
January 22, 2026 -

I want to buy a small smart telescope. I’m torn between the Dwarf 3 and the Seestar 30s Pro. The price difference between them isn’t a deciding factor for me.

The Dwarf 3 has slightly better aperture (f/3.5 vs f/3.0), however it has smaller pixels (IMX678).
The Seestar has a better sensor (IMX585) but a worse f-ratio.

The Seestar has a larger field of view, but wouldn’t that make the resolution per pixel worse than with the Dwarf?
(Sure, with the Dwarf you need to shoot Andromeda in mosaic mode, but everything else fits into the Dwarf’s field of view.)

In some reviews I read that the Dwarf allows more manual settings, but it’s not entirely clear to me what that means. In the end, it seems like everyone does stacking in some external software anyway.

So, please: which one would you choose and why? (The goal is, of course, the best possible results—the best possible photos—even with the assumption that I’ll stack them manually in external software.)

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r/telescopes on Reddit: Please help me decide between Dwarf 3 and S30 Pro
April 28, 2026 -

Both telescopes would cost me about the same amount.

Dwarf 3 pros:

  • Apparently better software.

  • Larger aperture.

  • Also good as a daylight robotic camera.

  • Tighter FOV (also a negative?)

S30 Pro pros:

  • Better sensor.

  • Wider FOV (also a negative?)

  • Better wide camera for star trails.

  • Software is available on macOS via iPad version.

  • Can be used with third party software?

I'm not sure which to choose. Hardware wise, I think I prefer the better sensor and wider FOV of the S30 Pro, but I feel apprehensive about the software for some reason. I think the reviews I've watched made it seem like Dwarflabs makes better software. But then again, the Seestar app does work on macOS which would be more convenient to use than solely relying on my phone. And I think the Seestar can be used with third party software.

I'm sure I would be happy with either, but please help me decide!

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r/AskAstrophotography on Reddit: Dwarf 3 vs Seestar S30 pro
January 19, 2026 -

Ein stiller Mitleser hier, der einfach in die Astrofotografie einsteigen möchte. Ich habe Erfahrung mit Bildstapelung in anderen Bereichen, also möchte ich Bilder erstellen, die ich mit anderer Software stapeln kann. Ich möchte das Ganze im Eq-Modus einrichten und verwenden, um die Sub-Belichtungen zu pushen. Ich habe bereits ein gutes Fotostativ. In einem Bortle-7-8-Gebiet. Das 30-mm-Feld ist für den Anfang genau richtig für mich. Ich könnte das Weitfeld für Milchstraßenaufnahmen verwenden, bin mir aber nicht sicher, was den Star-Track-Modus des S30 pro angeht.

Gedanken zu Dwarf 3 vs. S30 pro? Viele Vergleiche mit dem S50, aber jetzt sind die Brennweiten im Grunde gleich. Macht die etwas größere Blende des Dwarf einen Unterschied? Gibt es einen signifikanten Unterschied bei den Sensoren? Klingt so, als wäre die Software für den Seestar vielleicht "hübscher", aber beide sind funktional.

Vielleicht müssen mehr Leute das S30 pro in die Finger bekommen, damit sie vergleichen können. Man kann wahrscheinlich mit beidem als Einstieg nichts falsch machen.

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Seestar S30 vs. DWARF Mini Smart Telescope: Which Should You Buy? – Wido's AstroForum
April 14, 2026 - You can use the 2x framing mode to create mosaics, but keep in mind that this requires a significantly longer total capture time since separate panels must be stacked and integrated. If you require a wider native field of view, you may want to consider their more advanced siblings, the Seestar S30 Pro or Dwarf 3.
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Seestar S30 Pro vs Dwarf 3 imaging Messier 42 - Page 2 - Smart Telescopes - Cloudy Nights
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Seestar S30: A Competitor to DWARF 3, Not an S50 Replacement – Astrofaber
October 2, 2024 - Both the DWARF 3 and the S30 are targeted at beginners and casual users, with their compact designs, user-friendly interfaces, and more accessible price points. Meanwhile, the Seestar S50 remains in a class of its own, designed for more advanced ...
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Dwarf III vs Seestar S30 vs S50: Best Budget Smart Telescope in 2025? – Wido's AstroForum
Telescope Type: The Seestar S30 and S50 are triplet refractor telescopes, while the Dwarf 3 has a telephoto lens. All three telescopes have extra-low dispersion (ED) glass and are apochromatic telescopes, which promises sharp and color-accurate images of the night sky.
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Dwarf3 or Seestar S30? - Discussions - EEVA Equipment - Stargazers Lounge
December 8, 2025 - I can currently see the Dwarf3 for £466 and Seestar S30 at £369 on FLO I had been waiting on a deal on an S50 but they seem fixed at £539. I am looking to pull the trigger and am looking for advice as to which provides the best route into casual astrophotography for a beginner.