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ATN ThOR LTV 256 4-12x vs Sightmark Shade Thermal 3.5-28x30

The ThOR LTV 256 4-12x runs a 256×192 core at 12 µm behind a 35 mm lens; the Shade Thermal 3.5-28x30 runs 256×192 at 12 µm behind 30 mm. The Shade Thermal 3.5-28x30 is lighter by 1.0 oz. Approximate prices are ~$1,295 and ~$1,000.

How far you can see a person
ATN ThOR LTV 256 4-12x256×192 · 12 µm · 35 mm
112 m make out detail182 m tell what it is729 m spot itmaker claims 1,280 m
Sightmark Shade Thermal 3.5-28x30256×192 · 12 µm · 30 mm
96 m make out detail156 m tell what it is625 m spot it
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Calculated from the sensor's pixel pitch and the lens focal length, for clear air.
SpecATNATN ThOR LTV 256 4-12xSightmarkSightmark Shade Thermal 3.5-28x30
Published
Sensor256×192256×192
Pixel pitch12 µm12 µm
NETD—<50 mK
Refresh rate60 Hz—
Lens35 mm30 mm
Base magnification4×3.5×
Digital zoomup to 12×up to 28×
Field of view4.9° horizontal6° horizontal
Display1280x7201280x720 LCOS
Claimed detection1,280 m—
Claim basishuman-sized target (ATN product page 1400 yd)—
Run time9 h4.4 h
Battery typeInternal Li-ionCR123
Weight22.9 oz21.9 oz
Length11.5″5.6″
Laser rangefinderNoNo
Ballistic calculatorNoNo
Records videoYesYes
Wi-FiNo—
Warranty5 years—
Country of originUSA—
Approx. price~$1,295~$1,000
Derived here
IFOV0.343 mrad0.400 mrad
Est. detection729 m625 m
Est. recognition182 m156 m
Est. identification112 m96 m
Claim ÷ estimate1.8×—
Derived field of view5°5.9°
Pixels per degree50.943.7
Where to buyATN →Sightmark →

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