Side by side

RIX Storm S3 vs RIX Storm S3R

The Storm S3 runs a 384×288 core at 12 µm behind a 35 mm lens; the Storm S3R runs 384×288 at 12 µm behind 35 mm. The Storm S3 is lighter by 0.5 oz. Approximate prices are ~$1,499 and ~$1,899.

How far you can see a person

Make out detailTell what it isSpot itMaker’s claim

RIX Storm S3384×288 · 12 µm · 35 mm

112 m make out detail182 m tell what it is729 m spot itmaker claims 1,800 m

RIX Storm S3R384×288 · 12 µm · 35 mm

112 m make out detail182 m tell what it is729 m spot itmaker claims 1,800 m

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Calculated from the sensor's pixel pitch and the lens focal length, for clear air.

Spec	RIXRIX Storm S3	RIXRIX Storm S3R
Published
Sensor	384×288	384×288
Pixel pitch	12 µm	12 µm
NETD	<25 mK	<25 mK
Refresh rate	50 Hz	50 Hz
Lens	35 mm	35 mm
Base magnification	3.5×	3.5×
Digital zoom	up to 4×	up to 14×
Field of view	7.5° horizontal	7.5° horizontal
Display	1024x768 AMOLED	1024x768 AMOLED
Claimed detection	1,800 m	1,800 m
Claim basis	unspecified	unspecified
Run time	4.5 h	4 h
Battery type	18650	18650
Weight	15.5 oz	16 oz
Length	6″	6″
Laser rangefinder	No	Yes
Ballistic calculator	No	Yes
Records video	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
IP rating	IP67	IP67
Warranty	5 years	5 years
Approx. price	~$1,499	~$1,899
Derived here
IFOV	0.343 mrad	0.343 mrad
Est. detection	729 m	729 m
Est. recognition	182 m	182 m
Est. identification	112 m	112 m
Claim ÷ estimate	2.5×	2.5×
Derived field of view	7.5°	7.5°
Pixels per degree	51	51
Where to buy	Amazon →	RIX →

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