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Armasight Contractor 640 3-12x50 vs ATN ThOR 5 640 4-32x

The Contractor 640 3-12x50 runs a 640×480 core at 12 µm behind a 50 mm lens; the ThOR 5 640 4-32x runs 640×480 at 12 µm behind 50 mm. The ThOR 5 640 4-32x is lighter by 0.6 oz. Approximate prices are ~$2,999 and ~$3,195.

How far you can see a person
Armasight Contractor 640 3-12x50640×480 · 12 µm · 50 mm
160 m make out detail260 m tell what it is1,042 m spot itmaker claims 1,865 m
ATN ThOR 5 640 4-32x640×480 · 12 µm · 50 mm
160 m make out detail260 m tell what it is1,042 m spot itmaker claims 2,830 m
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Calculated from the sensor's pixel pitch and the lens focal length, for clear air.
SpecArmasightArmasight Contractor 640 3-12x50ATNATN ThOR 5 640 4-32x
Published
Sensor640×480640×480
Pixel pitch12 µm12 µm
NETD<40 mK—
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Lens50 mm50 mm
Base magnification3.2×4×
Digital zoomup to 4×up to 32×
Field of view8.8° horizontal8.8° horizontal
Display1024x768 AMOLED1024x768 OLED
Claimed detection1,865 m2,830 m
Claim basishuman-sized targethuman-sized target (ATN product page 3100 yd; ATN manual 'Human Detection Range' lists 2150)
Run time4 h10 h
Battery typeCR123Internal Li-ion
Weight32 oz31.4 oz
Length9.4″12.4″
Laser rangefinderNoNo
Ballistic calculatorNoYes
Records videoYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
IP ratingIP67—
Warranty3 years5 years
Country of origin—USA
Approx. price~$2,999~$3,195
Derived here
IFOV0.240 mrad0.240 mrad
Est. detection1,042 m1,042 m
Est. recognition260 m260 m
Est. identification160 m160 m
Claim ÷ estimate1.8×2.7×
Derived field of view8.8°8.8°
Pixels per degree72.972.9
Where to buyAmazon →ATN →

Tinted rows are where these two differ. Prices are approximate.