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Trijicon IR-HUNTER 35mm vs Trijicon IR-PATROL IRMO-250

The IR-HUNTER 35mm runs a 640×480 core at 12 µm behind a 35 mm lens; the IR-PATROL IRMO-250 runs 640×480 at 12 µm behind 19 mm. On the Johnson yardstick they detect a person at 729 m and 396 m and recognize one at 182 m and 99 m. The IR-PATROL IRMO-250 is lighter by 14.7 oz. Approximate prices are ~$8,239 and ~$6,895.

Estimated range, standing human, clear air
Trijicon IR-HUNTER 35mm640×480 · 12 µm · 35 mm
112 m identify182 m recognize729 m detect
Trijicon IR-PATROL IRMO-250640×480 · 12 µm · 19 mm
61 m identify99 m recognize396 m detect
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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.
SpecTrijiconTrijicon IR-HUNTER 35mmTrijiconTrijicon IR-PATROL IRMO-250
Published
Sensor640×480640×480
Pixel pitch12 µm12 µm
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Lens35 mm19 mm
Base magnification1.75×
Digital zoomup to 8×up to 8×
Field of view12° horizontal22° horizontal
Run time4 h2 h
Battery typeCR123CR123
Weight30.7 oz16 oz
Length8.4″6″
Laser rangefinderNoNo
Ballistic calculatorNoNo
Records videoYesNo
Wi-FiNoNo
IP ratingsubmersible to 1 m
Warranty3 years (electronics; lifetime optics/housing)3 years (electronics; lifetime optics/housing)
Country of originUSA
Approx. price~$8,239~$6,895
Derived here
IFOV0.343 mrad0.632 mrad
Est. detection729 m396 m
Est. recognition182 m99 m
Est. identification112 m61 m
Derived field of view12.5°22.9°
Pixels per degree51.128
Where to buyTrijiconTrijicon

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