Category: Comparison
Comparison, Infrared Thermometer
Infrared thermometer with camera – comparison
Camera infrared thermometers are a hybrid of infrared thermometer and thermal imaging camera. They are used wherever the use of conventional non-contact infrared thermometers is too costly. Sometimes only one object with a small measuring range has to be examined and a high resolution of the thermal image is not absolutely necessary.
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Thermal imaging cameras for smartphones (under 500 dollar)
A cost-effective alternative to all-in-one thermal imagers are attachments for smartphones (Android or iOS). The mobile phone displays the thermal image of an external sensor and offers the possibility to save the images to view them later.
This variant is particularly interesting for homeowners, technicians and beginners who want to perform a qualitative evaluation of a thermal engineering problem at low cost and already have a compatible smartphone
The best thermal image camera attachments for the smartphone in direct comparison:
| Name | Seek Thermal Compact - Standard Range | Seek Thermal Compact XR - Extended Range | FLIR One - Protective Case for iPhone 5/5S | FLIR ONE for Android/iOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (approx.) | $210 | $240 | $215 | $120 |
| Temperature Range | -40°C to 330°C (-40°F to 626°F) | -40°C to 330°C (-40°F to 626°F) | 0 to 100 °C (32°F to 212°F) | -20 to 120 °C (-4°F to 248°F) |
| Technology | Vanadium Oxide Microbolometer | Vanadium Oxide Microbolometer | FLiR Lepton® | FLiR Lepton® |
| Resolution | 206×156 Pixel | 206×156 Pixel | 80×60 Pixel | 160×120 Pixel |
| Operating System | Android / iOS | Android / iOS | iOS | Android / iOS |
| Charger | Micro-USB | Micro-USB | Micro-USB | Micro-USB |
| Focus | fixed | Adjustable Focus | fixed | fixed |
| Wavelength Range | 7.2 to 13 µm | 7.2 to 13 µm | 8 to 14 μm | 8 to 14 μm |
| Water Resistant | ||||
| Weight | 14 g | 14 g | 110 g | 78 g |
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Seek Thermal Compact Standard Range/Extended Range
The Seek Thermal attachment convinces with its wide temperature range and high resolution.
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Professional thermal imaging cameras – under 2000 dollar
For professional applications where powerful devices are needed, there are also cheap models. The thermal imaging cameras can be used in daily use, where challenging and versatile issues are investigated and reliable measurement results are required.
Application areas of the presented thermal imaging cameras are the use by the professional in building diagnostics, laboratory and measuring technology, medical technology and the safety sector.
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Thermal imaging cameras – under 1500 dollar
For all advanced users, who need valuable and reliable measurements, but at the same time want to keep the costs within limits, there are some models that meet this compromise. In this price category there are above all well-known branded products, as well as a few devices of smaller manufacturers.
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Entry-level thermal imaging cameras – under 1000 dollar
In the beginners section, there are already some powerful models which can be used for little money even in the professional field. This model is particularly interesting for real estate owners, hobby hunters, pet owners and hobbyists for occasional use.
The best entry-level thermal imagers in direct comparison:
| Name | FLIR i3 | Dostmann Electronic TC-1 | FLIR C2 | CEM DT-980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (approx.) | $1000 | $670 | $1099 | |
| Temperature Range | -20 to 250 °C | 0 to 50°C | -10 to 150 °C | -20 to 350 ° |
| Sensor Resolution | 60 x 60 Pixel | 40 x 50 Pixel | 80 x 60 Pixel | 80 x 80 Pixel |
| Optics | 12.5° x 12.5° | 32° x 31° | 41° x 31° | 17 x 17° |
| Display | 240 x 320 Pixel (2,8 Zoll) | 40 x 50mm (2,5 Zoll) | 320 x 240 Pixel (3 Zoll) | 320 x 240 Pixel (2,8 Zoll) |
| Technology | Bolometermatrix | Bolometermatrix | Bolometermatrix | Bolometermatrix |
| Memory | 2 GB MiniSD-Card (incl.) | 8 GB Micro-SD-Card (incl.) | 512 MB MiniSD-Card (incl.) | 100 MB internal, 8 GB Micro-SD-Card(incl.) |
| Charger | Socket (Li-Ion Battery) | Batteries | USB (Li-Ion Battery) | Socket (Li-Ion Battery 2600 mAh) |
| Image-Combining | ||||
| Focus | fixed | Automatic, manually | fixed | manually |
| With digital camera (visual spectrum) | ||||
| Dimensions (WxLxH) in mm | 79 x 223 x 83 | 95 x 234 x 74 | 80 x 125 x 24 | 77 x 224 x 96 |
| Weight | 365 g | 450 g | 130 g | 500 g |
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FLIR i3
With the FLIR i3*, the manufacturer FLIR offers a favorable starter model in well-known top quality.
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