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Burris BTC35 v3 vs Steiner Nighthunter C35 Gen II

The BTC35 v3 runs a 400×300 core at 12 µm behind a 35 mm lens; the Nighthunter C35 Gen II runs 640×512 at 12 µm behind 35 mm. The Nighthunter C35 Gen II has 2.7× the pixels. On the Johnson yardstick they detect a person at 729 m and 729 m and recognize one at 182 m and 182 m. Approximate prices are ~$3,000 and ~$3,450.

Estimated range, standing human, clear air
Burris BTC35 v3400×300 · 12 µm · 35 mm
112 m identify182 m recognize729 m detectbox says 1,000 m (deer)
Steiner Nighthunter C35 Gen II640×512 · 12 µm · 35 mm
112 m identify182 m recognize729 m detect
501002005001k2k5k m
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.
SpecBurrisBurris BTC35 v3SteinerSteiner Nighthunter C35 Gen II
Published
Sensor400×300640×512
Pixel pitch12 µm12 µm
NETD≤35 mK<30 mK
Refresh rate50 Hz50 Hz
Lens35 mm35 mm
Base magnification
Digital zoomup to 4×
Field of view7.8° horizontal12.5° horizontal
Display1024x768 OLED1280x960 OLED
Claimed detection1,000 m
Claim basisdeer
Run time2 h9 h
Battery typeCR12318650
Weight16.2 oz16.2 oz
Length5.9″4.7″
Laser rangefinderNoNo
Ballistic calculatorNoNo
Records videoYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
IP ratingIP67splash-proof
Warranty3 years2 years
Approx. price~$3,000~$3,450
Derived here
IFOV0.343 mrad0.343 mrad
Est. detection729 m729 m
Est. recognition182 m182 m
Est. identification112 m112 m
Claim ÷ estimate1.4×
Derived field of view7.8°12.5°
Pixels per degree5151.1
Where to buyBurrisSteiner

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