Camera Model |
ToughCam |
Fluke TIR |
Flir B40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 160x120 |
160x120 |
120x120 |
| Thermal Sensitivity | <60 mK | ≤ 0.1 °C at 30 °C (100 mK) | <0.10ºC (<0.18ºF) @ +25ºC (+77 ºF) |
| Accuracy | ± 2° C or ±2% |
± 5 °C or 5 % (whichever is greater) |
+/-2ºC (+/-3.6 ºF) or +/-2% of reading |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.3m (11.8 in) | 15 cm (6 in) | 0.12 m (0.41 ft.) |
| Field of View | 12° x 9° |
23° x 17° |
25º x 25º |
| Temperature Range | -20°C to +250°C (-4°F to + 482°F) |
-20 °C to +100 °C (-4 °F to + 212 °F) |
-20ºC to +120ºC |
| Image Refresh Rate | 50/60 Hz |
9 Hz refresh rate |
Unlisted |
| Software Included | Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Image Display | 2.8" 270° Rotating HD LCD |
3.6 in Fixed VGA LCD |
3.5" Fixed Color LCD |
| Laser included | Yes |
No |
No |
| Visible Camera | Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Temperature measurement spots | 1 |
1 |
1 |
| Video Output | Yes | No | No |
| Min/Max Average | Yes | No | No |
| Auto Tracking | Yes |
No |
No |
| Environmental Protection | IP54 |
IP54 |
IP54 |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (0.5897 kg(including battery and lens)) |
1.2 kg (2.65 lb) |
600g (1.32 lb) |
| Palettes available | 3 |
4 |
3 |
| Warranty Included w/ price | 1 year (extendable warranty avail.) |
2 year |
2 year |
| Fused Image | Yes, with software included |
Yes, internal |
Yes, internal |
| Built In Storage Capacity | Yes, 100 images |
No |
No |
| Extended Storage Capacity | No |
Yes 2GB SD card = 1200 images |
Yes 1GB SD = 1000 images |
Overview
ToughCam:
The Good: The ToughCam excels in the majority of categories including sensitivity, temperature range, video output, min/max average, auto tracking, and weight.
The Bad: The ToughCam has the smallest field of view and minimum focus distance, has the smallest storage capacity, and only includes 1 year manufacturer warranty standard.
Fluke TIR:
The Good: The Fluke TIR has the largest storage capacity available externally and also has the most Palettes available at 4.
The Bad: The Fluke TIR has the smallest temperature range, lowest accuracy, doesn't include a laser pointer, auto tracking, min/max average, video output and is also the heaviest infrared camera in this comparison.
Flir B40:
The Good: The Flir B40 has the best FOV and minimum focus distance of the 3 thermal cameras compared.
The Bad: The Flir B40 was the least sensitive of the 3 cameras, did not list refresh rate, had the lowest resolution, doesn't include a laser pointer, auto tracking, min/max average, or video output.
All information was taken via the internet on 07-13-2009 and is thought to be 100% accurate.
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