Looking to upgrade my xg50, which is best for long range fixes? (I was always led to believe that a higher base mage is the way to go for longer shooting?) my valleys start at 200 yards with no way of getting closer and go out to 400 yards. Any thoughts welcome. I’m definitely buying one of these as pulsar har done my head in over the years so I’ve moved to hik ( or I am moving).
Hik stellar 3.0 sq50 or sc60
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OK, here we go 
The SQ50 has a 12 micron 640x512 sensor, a 50mm lens and a base magnification of x3.6
The SC60 has a 12 micron 1280x1024 sensor, a 60mm lens and a base magnification of x2.5
If you set the digital zoom on the SC60 to x2, you effectively have a scope with a 640x512 sensor, a 60mm lens and a magnification of x5
So, if magnification is the deciding factor, then go for the SC60 - plus the SC60 has a significantly wider field of view than the SQ50 when both scopes are at base magnification
Cheers
Bruce
The SQ50 has a 12 micron 640x512 sensor, a 50mm lens and a base magnification of x3.6
The SC60 has a 12 micron 1280x1024 sensor, a 60mm lens and a base magnification of x2.5
If you set the digital zoom on the SC60 to x2, you effectively have a scope with a 640x512 sensor, a 60mm lens and a magnification of x5
So, if magnification is the deciding factor, then go for the SC60 - plus the SC60 has a significantly wider field of view than the SQ50 when both scopes are at base magnification
Cheers
Bruce
I could be wrong, but I think the sc60 lacks the constant streaming which is frankly a game changer on the sq50. If I was buying a one of these myself I’d have to go with the sq50 on that point alone. Perhaps not so prudent on foxes which should in theory be more static, but on fallow night culls the sq50 is awesome. You would never choose to go back to the old lag in most thermal units.OK, here we go
The SQ50 has a 12 micron 640x512 sensor, a 50mm lens and a base magnification of x3.6
The SC60 has a 12 micron 1280x1024 sensor, a 60mm lens and a base magnification of x2.5
If you set the digital zoom on the SC60 to x2, you effectively have a scope with a 640x512 sensor, a 60mm lens and a magnification of x5
So, if magnification is the deciding factor, then go for the SC60 - plus the SC60 has a significantly wider field of view than the SQ50 when both scopes are at base magnification
Cheers
Bruce
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Thanks jimmyOK, here we go
The SQ50 has a 12 micron 640x512 sensor, a 50mm lens and a base magnification of x3.6
The SC60 has a 12 micron 1280x1024 sensor, a 60mm lens and a base magnification of x2.5
If you set the digital zoom on the SC60 to x2, you effectively have a scope with a 640x512 sensor, a 60mm lens and a magnification of x5
So, if magnification is the deciding factor, then go for the SC60 - plus the SC60 has a significantly wider field of view than the SQ50 when both scopes are at base magnification
Cheers
Bruce
If, by "constant streaming" you mean that someone with a mobile device connected to the scope by wifi can see what the user is seeing in real time, then both the SQ50 and SC60 have that feature (as does virtually every other thermal scope and spotter on the market)
If not, then please explain what you mean by "constant streaming"
To be fair, the refresh rate on the SC60 is only 25Hz compared to 50Hz on the SQ50 which could mean some noticeable image lag for some users who are particularly sensitive to that
However, for several years until relatively recently, 25/30Hz refresh rates were the normal for thermal imagers and I don't remember many complaints about it
Cheers
Bruce
Sorry to be thick but im no good with numbers
what one would you pick fur long range foxing out of the 2 ? As I say no shot is under 200 yards and the max if needed would be 400 ish. I do like to mag up as much as I can (that’s where I struggle with the pulsar xg50 It just pixilates to much)SC60
Cheers
Bruce
Cheers
Bruce
Thought you might say the expensive one
thanks for the help that’s all the info I need, I guess it’s fish fingers for Xmas dinner this year and coal for the kids
them foxes better be thankful for what I do for themSorry, obviously I’m not very up to date on the right terms, I mean the image in the sq doesnt seem to refresh at all, but on the more expensive unit it does, like every other thermal I’ve used.
All the HIK thermals I've used up to now have had 2.4GHZ wifi - and they all have some degree of lag between what the user sees through the display and what someone looking at a connected device sees
It's possible that the new SC60 has 5GHz wifi that should reduce or eliminate that lag
Cheers
Bruce
It's possible that the new SC60 has 5GHz wifi that should reduce or eliminate that lag
Cheers
Bruce
I have both the SQ50L and SX60L models, the SX60L is the one to own without question . Better detail at close and long range , double the sensor size, larger 60mm lens, better FOV and longer detection range, the 25hz I thought would be a problem, it's not noticeable at all to be honest.. Cracking scope.. Both models in stock also..
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