Armasight Sidekick 640 vs Trijicon IR-PATROL IRMO-250
The Sidekick 640 runs a 640×480 core at 12 µm behind a 19 mm lens; the IR-PATROL IRMO-250 runs 640×480 at 12 µm behind 19 mm. On the Johnson yardstick they detect a person at 396 m and 396 m and recognize one at 99 m and 99 m. The Sidekick 640 is lighter by 7.0 oz. Approximate prices are ~$3,299 and ~$6,895.
Estimated range, standing human, clear air
IdentifyRecognizeDetectBox claim
Armasight Sidekick 640640×480 · 12 µm · 19 mm
61 m identify99 m recognize396 m detectbox says 709 m (human-sized target)
Trijicon IR-PATROL IRMO-250640×480 · 12 µm · 19 mm
61 m identify99 m recognize396 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.