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iRayUSA RICO Hybrid Compact HCH50R vs iRayUSA RICO Micro V2 RH25

The RICO Hybrid Compact HCH50R runs a 640×480 core at 10 µm behind a 50 mm lens; the RICO Micro V2 RH25 runs 640×480 at 12 µm behind 25 mm. On the Johnson yardstick they detect a person at 1,250 m and 521 m and recognize one at 313 m and 130 m; the boxes say 2,800 m and 1,260 m. The RICO Micro V2 RH25 is lighter by 14.3 oz. Approximate prices are ~$5,299 and ~$3,999.

Estimated range, standing human, clear air
iRayUSA RICO Hybrid Compact HCH50R640×480 · 10 µm · 50 mm
192 m identify313 m recognize1,250 m detectbox says 2,800 m (unspecified)
iRayUSA RICO Micro V2 RH25640×480 · 12 µm · 25 mm
80 m identify130 m recognize521 m detectbox says 1,260 m (unspecified)
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.
SpeciRayUSAiRayUSA RICO Hybrid Compact HCH50RiRayUSAiRayUSA RICO Micro V2 RH25
Published
Sensor640×480640×480
Pixel pitch10 µm12 µm
NETD≤15 mK<15 mK
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Lens50 mm25 mm
Base magnification3.5×
Digital zoomup to 8×up to 4×
Field of view7.3° horizontal17.5° horizontal
Display1440x1080 AMOLED1440x1080 AMOLED
Claimed detection2,800 m1,260 m
Claim basisunspecifiedunspecified
Run time7 h6.5 h
Battery type1865018650
Weight25.6 oz11.3 oz
Length9.9″4.5″
Laser rangefinderYesNo
Ballistic calculatorYesNo
Records videoYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
IP ratingIP67IP67
Warranty5 years5 years
Country of originChinaChina
Approx. price~$5,299~$3,999
Derived here
IFOV0.200 mrad0.480 mrad
Est. detection1,250 m521 m
Est. recognition313 m130 m
Est. identification192 m80 m
Claim ÷ estimate2.2×2.4×
Derived field of view7.3°17.5°
Pixels per degree87.436.6
Where to buyiRayUSAiRayUSA

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