← ComparisonsCalculated from the sensor's pixel pitch and the lens focal length, for clear air.
Side by side
Burris BTS35 v3 vs Athlon Cronus ATS 50-400
The BTS35 v3 runs a 400×300 core at 12 µm behind a 35 mm lens; the Cronus ATS 50-400 runs 400×300 at 12 µm behind 50 mm. The BTS35 v3 is lighter by 8.1 oz. Approximate prices are ~$3,000 and ~$3,625.
How far you can see a person
Make out detailTell what it isSpot itMaker’s claim
Burris BTS35 v3400×300 · 12 µm · 35 mm
112 m make out detail182 m tell what it is729 m spot itmaker claims 1,000 m
Athlon Cronus ATS 50-400400×300 · 12 µm · 50 mm
160 m make out detail260 m tell what it is1,042 m spot it
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| Spec | BurrisBurris BTS35 v3 | AthlonAthlon Cronus ATS 50-400 |
|---|---|---|
| Published | ||
| Sensor | 400×300 | 400×300 |
| Pixel pitch | 12 µm | 12 µm |
| NETD | ≤35 mK | ≤25 mK |
| Refresh rate | 50 Hz | — |
| Lens | 35 mm | 50 mm |
| Base magnification | 3.2× | 3.78× |
| Digital zoom | up to 8× | up to 15.1× |
| Field of view | 7.8° horizontal | 5.5° horizontal |
| Display | 1024x768 OLED | 1440x1080 OLED |
| Claimed detection | 1,000 m | — |
| Claim basis | deer | — |
| Run time | 6 h | 10 h |
| Battery type | Internal + removable | — |
| Weight | 27.2 oz | 35.3 oz |
| Length | 11.7″ | 14.3″ |
| Laser rangefinder | No | No |
| Ballistic calculator | Yes | No |
| Records video | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| IP rating | IP67 | — |
| Warranty | 3 years | — |
| Approx. price | ~$3,000 | ~$3,625 |
| Derived here | ||
| IFOV | 0.343 mrad | 0.240 mrad |
| Est. detection | 729 m | 1,042 m |
| Est. recognition | 182 m | 260 m |
| Est. identification | 112 m | 160 m |
| Claim ÷ estimate | 1.4× | — |
| Derived field of view | 7.8° | 5.5° |
| Pixels per degree | 51 | 72.8 |
| Where to buy | Amazon → | Athlon → |
Tinted rows are where these two differ. Prices are approximate.