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DWARFLAB · Current model · launched 2025

DWARF mini review: specs, price and verdict

The smallest smart telescope: 840 g, 30 mm, the same IMX662 sensor as the Seestar S30.

  • 30 mmaperture
  • 2.13° × 1.20°field of view
  • 3.99″per pixel
  • 0.84 kgweight
  • 4 hbattery

Our verdict

Unbeatable for weight; on image quality it is a Seestar S30 equivalent, so buy it for portability.

Best for: Backpackers and flyers who will carry it to dark skies.

Pros

  • 840 g: half the weight of the Seestar S30
  • $399
  • EQ mode with 90 s exposures
  • Wide-angle second camera

Cons

  • 2.1 MP sensor
  • 4-hour battery
  • No tripod included
  • 30 mm aperture

What fits in the field of view

The DWARF mini telephoto camera frames 2.13° × 1.20° of sky. Below, its frame (gold) is drawn to scale over three popular targets.

DWARF miniFull Moon · frame 2.4° wide
DWARF miniOrion Nebula (M42) · frame 2.4° wide
DWARF miniAndromeda Galaxy (M31) · frame 3.6° wide
Field of view of the DWARF mini drawn to scale over the Moon, the Orion Nebula and the Andromeda Galaxy.
ObjectWith the DWARF mini
Full MoonFits (24% of the frame width)
Andromeda Galaxy (M31)Needs a mosaic (about 2 frames)
Orion Nebula (M42)Fits (52% of the frame width)
Pleiades (M45)Needs a mosaic (about 2 frames)
North America NebulaNeeds a mosaic (about 2×2 frames)
Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)Fits (8% of the frame width)
Ring Nebula (M57)Fits, but small: about 21 px across
JupiterFits, but small: about 11 px across

Object sizes are approximate apparent sizes. Pixel counts use an image scale of 3.99″ per pixel. Try any combination in the field of view comparator.

Full specifications

Aperture30 mm
Focal length150 mm (f/5)
OpticsApochromatic refractor (ED glass)
SensorSony IMX662 (1/2.8-inch) · 2.1 MP
Field of view (telephoto)2.13° × 1.20°
Image scale3.99″ per pixel
Wide-angle cameraWide-angle camera (OmniVision OS02K10, 2 MP)
Weight0.84 kg
Battery4 h · 7,000 mAh
Storage64 GB
EQ modeYes (up to 90 s subs)
FiltersSolar filter included
Dew controlNot listed
Tripod includedNo
EyepieceNo
Collimation neededNo

Official: 2.45° diagonal; wide-angle 45 mm equivalent.

How it compares

Aperture of every smart telescope we track (mm) Origin Mark II 152 mm eQuinox 2 114 mm eVscope 2 114 mm Odyssey 85 mm Odyssey Pro 85 mm S50 50 mm S50 Pro 50 mm Vespera II 50 mm Vespera 3 50 mm Vespera Pro 2 50 mm DWARF 3 35 mm S30 30 mm S30 Pro 30 mm DWARF mini 30 mm
Aperture of every smart telescope we track (mm). Data: manufacturer specs (see sources).
Weight of the main unit (kg, lighter is better) DWARF mini 0.84 kg DWARF 3 1.3 kg S30 1.65 kg S30 Pro 1.65 kg S50 2.5 kg S50 Pro 2.8 kg Odyssey 4 kg Odyssey Pro 4 kg Vespera II 5 kg Vespera 3 5 kg Vespera Pro 2 5 kg eQuinox 2 7 kg eVscope 2 7 kg Origin Mark II 12.5 kg
Weight of the main unit (kg, lighter is better). Data: manufacturer specs (see sources).

Exposure length in alt-az mode

Alt-az tracking rotates the field slowly. With this field and image scale, the frame corner smears by one pixel after about 11 seconds (target due south at 45° altitude, observer at 40° latitude). That is why smart telescopes stack many short exposures; EQ mode removes the limit: Yes (up to 90 s subs). See EQ mode and wedges explained.

Comparisons

Other DWARFLAB models

Frequently asked questions

How much does the DWARF mini cost?

$399 on dwarflab.com; some US dealers list $419. No tripod in the box.

Can the DWARF mini photograph the Andromeda Galaxy in one frame?

Needs a mosaic (about 2 frames). Its telephoto field is 2.13° × 1.20° and Andromeda spans about 3.2° × 1°.

Does the DWARF mini have EQ mode?

Yes (up to 90 s subs).

Does the full Moon fit in the DWARF mini's field of view?

Yes. The Moon is about 0.52° across and the field is 2.13° × 1.20°.

Sources

Specs and prices checked on 11 Nov 2026.