Exact-model comparison

DWARF mini vs DWARF 3

Compare DWARF mini and DWARF 3 by body weight, tele optics, sensor, exposure mode, tripod, and package.

The short version

DWARF mini has the lighter 840 g body and a 30 mm tele aperture. DWARF 3 moves to an approximately 1.35 kg body, a 35 mm tele aperture, 150 mm tele focal length, and an approximately 3° tele field.

Both models use tele and wide camera paths and leave the tripod as a separate choice. The differences that matter first are carrying weight, tele hardware, exposure limits, and the DWARF 3 package.

DWARF mini

Ultralight dual-camera smart telescope with separate tele and wide views.

30 mm / 840 g / alt-azimuth and EQ modes

Sony IMX662 tele sensor
Up to 90-second exposures in equatorial mode
Tripod sold separately

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DWARF 3

Compact dual-camera system with a separately selected tripod.

35 mm / 150 mm / approximately 1.35 kg

Approximately 3° tele field of view
10,000 mAh battery with USB-C PD charging
Standard 1/4-20 tripod sold separately

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Specs side by side

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Specification	DWARF mini	DWARF 3
Tele aperture	30 mm	35 mm
Tele focal length	Not listed by DWARFLAB	150 mm
Tele field	Not listed by DWARFLAB	Approximately 3°
Tele sensor	Sony IMX662	Sony IMX678
Camera layout	Tele and wide	Tele and wide
Body weight	840 g	Approximately 1.35 kg
Maximum listed EQ exposure	Up to 90 seconds	Up to 60 seconds
Tripod	Sold separately	Sold separately; standard 1/4-20 support

Carrying weight

DWARF mini’s 840 g body is the clearest reason to start there. At approximately 1.35 kg, the DWARF 3 body creates a heavier carrying setup before the tripod and other accessories are added.

Tele optics and camera layout

DWARF mini uses a 30 mm tele aperture and a Sony IMX662 tele sensor. DWARF 3 uses a 35 mm tele aperture, 150 mm tele focal length, and Sony IMX678 tele sensor.

Both models also include a wide camera for aiming and wider compositions.

Exposure settings

DWARFLAB lists up to 90-second exposures for DWARF mini in equatorial mode. The current DWARF 3 setup guide lists up to 60 seconds in equatorial mode.

An exposure-time limit is one setting in the imaging workflow. Tracking, sky conditions, filters, processing, and the number of stacked frames also affect the finished image.

Tripod, storage, and power

Both telescopes require a separately selected tripod. DWARF 3 supports standard 1/4-20 tripods and its direct package includes a carrying bag, magnetic solar filter, USB-C cable, and cleaning cloth.

The DWARF 3 setup guide also lists 128 GB of built-in storage and a 10,000 mAh battery with external USB charging support. Confirm the current DWARF mini package and power details before comparing the complete setup.

Choose a starting point

Start with DWARF mini when

the 840 g body is the leading requirement;
a 30 mm tele aperture fits the shortlist;
up to 90-second EQ exposures matter to the planned workflow;
you are comfortable selecting the tripod separately.

Start with DWARF 3 when

the 35 mm tele aperture and 150 mm focal length fit the shortlist;
an approximately 3° tele field fits the targets;
128 GB storage and the 10,000 mAh battery matter;
standard 1/4-20 tripod support fits the setup.