Comparison Summary
- Thermal Resolution: 240x180
- Thermal Sensitivity: 40mK
- Max Temperature: 1200 F
- Field of View: 24° x 18°
- Frame Rate: 30Hz
- Screen Size: 4-inch
- Interchangeable Lenses: Yes
- Battery Life: 2.5 hours
- Focus Type: Manual
- Thermal Resolution: 320x240
- Thermal Sensitivity: 60mK
- Max Temperature: 482 F
- Field of View: 45° x 34°
- Frame Rate: 9Hz
- Screen Size: 3-inch
- Interchangeable Lenses: No
- Battery Life: 4 hours
- Focus Type: Fixed
Overview
The FLIR E53 and FLIR E8 are high-end thermal imaging tools designed for professional applications. The E8 represents the top model in the FLIR Ex Series, while the E53 is the entry-level model in the FLIR Exx Series. While the Exx Series features more powerful cameras with more professional features, the E8 is not far behind and features some impressive specifications as well. Read on for our detailed comparison.
Conclusion
The FLIR E8 has a resolution of 320x240 and 60mK thermal sensitivity. This means the E8 will give you large thermal images where more details are clearly visible. The camera will also be more sensitive to temperature variations within a scene, which will also help to provide clearer, sharper images with more accurate temperature data. The E8 also features an IP54 rating as well as a 2-meter drop test rating.
Temperature measurement range for the E8 covers -4°F to 482°F. The camera has an accuracy rating of ±2% or ±2°C. The E8 features WiFi capability – with it, you can transfer images wirelessly to connected devices and analyze images quickly using the FLIR Tools App. The E8 has a 9Hz refresh rate, meaning it is not export controlled but will not provide smooth images of moving subjects. The camera is fully automatic and focus-free. With a 4-hour battery life, the E8 can cover all your applications with no hassle.
The E53 features a 240x180 infrared resolution with 40mK thermal sensitivity. This means the E53 will provide smaller images than the E8 but will show more temperature variation within a scene thanks to its higher sensitivity. The E53 is rated to IP54 against dust and water ingress but has not been drop tested.
The E53 features a broad temperature measurement range covering -4°F to 1200°F, making it more suited to high-temperature industrial applications including plants and substations. The camera is highly accurate with an accuracy rating of ±2% or ±2°C. The E53 also features WiFi connectivity to connected devices, making it easier and faster to transfer images for review and reporting. The E53 has a higher refresh rate than the E8 at 30Hz, meaning it is export controlled for use outside the USA – but, it will provide smooth images of moving subjects. Focus on the E53 can only be done manually – in many cases, this can be a benefit so you can perfect the focus in your images. Battery life is 2.5 hours of typical use.
Both cameras feature FLIR’s powerful MSX technology. This technology embosses visible light details onto thermal images, so you can see exactly what you’re looking at – reference images are no longer needed. This really helps to increase clarity in your images, making images from both cameras appear to be of a much higher resolution. Both cameras also come with FLIR’s reporting software, FLIR Tools, included as standard. FLIR Tools lets you adjust images and generate professional reports right from the software. Both cameras also include FLIR’s leading 10-5-2 warranty, providing 10-year coverage on the IR detector, 5-years on the battery, and 2-years on the product.
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