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Athlon Cronus ATS 50-640 vs Athlon Cronus DCM Pro 50L-640

The Cronus ATS 50-640 runs a 640×480 core at 12 µm behind a 50 mm lens; the Cronus DCM Pro 50L-640 runs 640×512 at 12 µm behind 50 mm. The Cronus DCM Pro 50L-640 has 1.1× the pixels. The Cronus DCM Pro 50L-640 is lighter by 15.2 oz. Approximate prices are ~$5,000 and ~$4,725.

How far you can see a person
Athlon Cronus ATS 50-640640×480 · 12 µm · 50 mm
160 m make out detail260 m tell what it is1,042 m spot it
Athlon Cronus DCM Pro 50L-640640×512 · 12 µm · 50 mm
160 m make out detail260 m tell what it is1,042 m spot itmaker claims 1,800 m
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Calculated from the sensor's pixel pitch and the lens focal length, for clear air.
SpecAthlonAthlon Cronus ATS 50-640AthlonAthlon Cronus DCM Pro 50L-640
Published
Sensor640×480640×512
Pixel pitch12 µm12 µm
NETD≤25 mK≤15 mK
Lens50 mm50 mm
Base magnification2.36×2.8×
Digital zoomup to 18.9×up to 11.2×
Field of view8.8° horizontal—
Display1440x1080 OLED1024x768 AMOLED
Claimed detection—1,800 m
Claim basis—unspecified
Run time10 h9 h
Battery type—18650
Weight35.3 oz20.1 oz
Length14.7″6.5″
Laser rangefinderNoYes
Ballistic calculatorNoYes
Records videoYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Approx. price~$5,000~$4,725
Derived here
IFOV0.240 mrad0.240 mrad
Est. detection1,042 m1,042 m
Est. recognition260 m260 m
Est. identification160 m160 m
Claim ÷ estimate—1.7×
Derived field of view8.8°—
Pixels per degree72.972.9
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Tinted rows are where these two differ. Prices are approximate.