The ThOR 5 XD LRF 4-40x runs a 1280×1024 core at 12 µm behind a 100 mm lens; the TICO 6 640x512 runs 640×512 at 12 µm behind 50 mm. The ThOR 5 XD LRF 4-40x has 4.0× the pixels. On the Johnson yardstick they detect a person at 2,083 m and 1,042 m and recognize one at 521 m and 260 m; the boxes say 3,660 m and 3,500 m. The TICO 6 640x512 is lighter by 32.7 oz. Approximate prices are ~$6,195 and ~$2,995.
Estimated range, standing human, clear air
IdentifyRecognizeDetectBox claim
ATN ThOR 5 XD LRF 4-40x1280×1024 · 12 µm · 100 mm
321 m identify521 m recognize2,083 m detectbox says 3,660 m (human (ATN 'Human Detection Range', 4000 yd))
ATN TICO 6 640x512640×512 · 12 µm · 50 mm
160 m identify260 m recognize1,042 m detectbox says 3,500 m (unspecified)
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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.