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Armasight Jockey 640 vs Steiner Nighthunter C35 Gen II

The Jockey 640 runs a 640×480 core at 12 µm behind a 25 mm lens; the Nighthunter C35 Gen II runs 640×512 at 12 µm behind 35 mm. The Nighthunter C35 Gen II has 1.1× the pixels. On the Johnson yardstick they detect a person at 521 m and 729 m and recognize one at 130 m and 182 m. The Jockey 640 is lighter by 2.2 oz. Approximate prices are ~$3,799 and ~$3,450.

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)
Steiner Nighthunter C35 Gen II640×512 · 12 µm · 35 mm
112 m identify182 m recognize729 m detect
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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 640SteinerSteiner Nighthunter C35 Gen II
Published
Sensor640×480640×512
Pixel pitch12 µm12 µm
NETD<40 mK<30 mK
Refresh rate60 Hz50 Hz
Lens25 mm35 mm
Base magnification
Digital zoomup to 4×
Field of view17.6° horizontal12.5° horizontal
Display1024x768 OLED1280x960 OLED
Claimed detection932 m
Claim basishuman-sized target
Run time4 h9 h
Battery typeCR12318650
Weight14 oz16.2 oz
Length5.8″4.7″
Laser rangefinderNoNo
Ballistic calculatorNoNo
Records videoYesYes
Wi-FiNoYes
IP ratingIP67splash-proof
Warranty3 years2 years
Country of originUSA (assembled from U.S. and global components)
Approx. price~$3,799~$3,450
Derived here
IFOV0.480 mrad0.343 mrad
Est. detection521 m729 m
Est. recognition130 m182 m
Est. identification80 m112 m
Claim ÷ estimate1.8×
Derived field of view17.5°12.5°
Pixels per degree36.651.1
Where to buyArmasightSteiner

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