Armasight Contractor 640 2.3-9.2x35 vs Burris BTS35 v3
The Contractor 640 2.3-9.2x35 runs a 640×480 core at 12 µm behind a 35 mm lens; the BTS35 v3 runs 400×300 at 12 µm behind 35 mm. The Contractor 640 2.3-9.2x35 has 2.6× the pixels. On the Johnson yardstick they detect a person at 729 m and 729 m and recognize one at 182 m and 182 m; the boxes say 1,305 m and 1,000 m. The BTS35 v3 is lighter by 1.4 oz. Approximate prices are ~$2,999 and ~$3,000.
Estimated range, standing human, clear air
IdentifyRecognizeDetectBox claim
Armasight Contractor 640 2.3-9.2x35640×480 · 12 µm · 35 mm
112 m identify182 m recognize729 m detectbox says 1,305 m (human-sized target)
Burris BTS35 v3400×300 · 12 µm · 35 mm
112 m identify182 m recognize729 m detectbox says 1,000 m (deer)
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Estimated from pixel pitch and lens focal length using the Johnson criteria (2, 8 and 13 pixels across a 0.5 m human critical dimension), clear air, 50 % probability. A model of the optics, not a measurement — real range depends on temperature contrast, humidity and the animal.