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Armasight Jockey 640 vs Armasight Sidekick 640

The Jockey 640 runs a 640×480 core at 12 µm behind a 25 mm lens; the Sidekick 640 runs 640×480 at 12 µm behind 19 mm. On the Johnson yardstick they detect a person at 521 m and 396 m and recognize one at 130 m and 99 m; the boxes say 932 m and 709 m. The Sidekick 640 is lighter by 5.0 oz. Approximate prices are ~$3,799 and ~$3,299.

Estimated range, standing human, clear air
Armasight Jockey 640640×480 · 12 µm · 25 mm
80 m identify130 m recognize521 m detectbox says 932 m (human-sized target)
Armasight Sidekick 640640×480 · 12 µm · 19 mm
61 m identify99 m recognize396 m detectbox says 709 m (human-sized target)
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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.
SpecArmasightArmasight Jockey 640ArmasightArmasight Sidekick 640
Published
Sensor640×480640×480
Pixel pitch12 µm12 µm
NETD<40 mK<40 mK
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Lens25 mm19 mm
Base magnification
Digital zoomup to 4×up to 4×
Field of view17.6° horizontal24.16° horizontal
Display1024x768 OLED1024x768 OLED
Claimed detection932 m709 m
Claim basishuman-sized targethuman-sized target
Run time4 h1.5 h
Battery typeCR123CR123
Weight14 oz9 oz
Length5.8″4.1″
Laser rangefinderNoNo
Ballistic calculatorNoNo
Records videoYesYes
Wi-FiNoNo
IP ratingIP67IP67
Warranty3 years3 years
Country of originUSA (assembled from U.S. and global components)USA (assembled from U.S. and global components)
Approx. price~$3,799~$3,299
Derived here
IFOV0.480 mrad0.632 mrad
Est. detection521 m396 m
Est. recognition130 m99 m
Est. identification80 m61 m
Claim ÷ estimate1.8×1.8×
Derived field of view17.5°22.9°
Pixels per degree36.628
Where to buyArmasightArmasight

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