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Armasight Sidekick 640 vs ATN OTS LT 160 3-6x

The Sidekick 640 runs a 640×480 core at 12 µm behind a 19 mm lens; the OTS LT 160 3-6x runs 160×120 at 17 µm behind 19 mm. The Sidekick 640 has 16.0× the pixels. On the Johnson yardstick they detect a person at 396 m and 279 m and recognize one at 99 m and 70 m; the boxes say 709 m and 430 m. The Sidekick 640 is lighter by 10.8 oz. Approximate prices are ~$3,299 and ~$799.

Estimated range, standing human, clear air
Armasight Sidekick 640640×480 · 12 µm · 19 mm
61 m identify99 m recognize396 m detectbox says 709 m (human-sized target)
ATN OTS LT 160 3-6x160×120 · 17 µm · 19 mm
43 m identify70 m recognize279 m detectbox says 430 m (human (ATN 'Human Detection Range', 475 yd))
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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 Sidekick 640ATNATN OTS LT 160 3-6x
Published
Sensor640×480160×120
Pixel pitch12 µm17 µm
NETD<40 mK
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Lens19 mm19 mm
Base magnification
Digital zoomup to 4×up to 2×
Field of view24.16° horizontal8.1° horizontal
Display1024x768 OLED1280x960
Claimed detection709 m430 m
Claim basishuman-sized targethuman (ATN 'Human Detection Range', 475 yd)
Run time1.5 h10 h
Battery typeCR123Internal Li-ion
Weight9 oz19.8 oz
Length4.1″7.7″
Laser rangefinderNoNo
Ballistic calculatorNoNo
Records videoYesNo
Wi-FiNoNo
IP ratingIP67
Warranty3 years3 years
Country of originUSA (assembled from U.S. and global components)USA
Approx. price~$3,299~$799
Derived here
IFOV0.632 mrad0.895 mrad
Est. detection396 m279 m
Est. recognition99 m70 m
Est. identification61 m43 m
Claim ÷ estimate1.8×1.5×
Derived field of view22.9°8.2°
Pixels per degree2819.5
Where to buyArmasightATN

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