Thermal Cameras UK

Compare thermal cameras by professional application, detector resolution, features and manufacturer documentation.

Find the right camera for your application

Thermal imaging devices are not interchangeable. Choose the application first, then confirm native detector resolution, thermal sensitivity, lens field of view and reporting requirements.

Electrical, HVAC and building inspection cameras — compare handheld measurement, focus and reporting capabilities
Wildlife and outdoor thermal monoculars — consider lens optics, detection versus identification and operating conditions
Fixed monitoring and automation systems — check integration, installation and measurement requirements
Fire and rescue thermal imagers — confirm specialist standards, training and procurement
Thermal lenses and field of view — check exact mount and camera compatibility

Manufacturer-sourced camera comparison

Manufacturer-published examples, not independent tests, rankings, stock or merchant offers. Check exact UK variants.

Thermal camera specification comparison
Specification	HIKMICRO B20	Fluke TiS20+	FLIR C5	FLIR E8-XT	Fluke TiS60+	FLIR K65	Pulsar Axion 2 XQ35 Pro	HIKMICRO M30	HIKMICRO Falcon FQ50 (original)	Dräger UCF FireVista	Optris PI 640i	FLIR A700 Advanced Image Streaming	Bullard QXT (original X-Factor)	Guide IR510 Nano N2
Native infrared pixels	256 × 192	120 × 90	160 × 120	320 × 240	320 × 240	320 × 240	384 × 288	384 × 288	640 × 512	320 × 240	640 × 480	640 × 480	240 × 180 or 320 × 240 (original model configurations)	400 × 300 (17 µm detector pitch)
NETD	<40 mK	60 mK	<70 mK	<50 mK	≤45 mK	<30 mK at 30°C	<25 mK (sensor NETD)	<35 mK	<20 mK	50 mK	40 mK with selected lenses; 60 mK with 15°/120° optics	Lens dependent; check selected optic	Confirm original unit and detector option	Not stated in available manufacturer manual
Image frequency	25 Hz	9 Hz or 30 Hz variant	8.7 Hz	9 Hz	<9 Hz or 30 Hz variant	60 Hz	50 Hz	25 Hz (UK listing; check regional variant)	50 Hz	30 Hz	32 Hz full frame; 125 Hz at 640 × 120	30 Hz	Confirm exact original variant	50 Hz
Field of view	37.2° × 50.0°	50° × 38°	54° × 42°	45° × 34°	34.1° × 25.6°	51° × 38°	10.7° × 8°	37.5° × 28.5°	8.75° × 7°	50° × 37°	Lens dependent: 15° × 11° to 120° × 100°	Lens dependent	Confirm the fitted original camera configuration	14.6° × 11.1° (25 mm lens)
Minimum focus distance	0.3 m minimum	0.5 m minimum	0.1 m minimum (thermal)	0.5 m minimum	0.46 m minimum (fixed focus)	Fixed; depth of field 0.84 m to infinity	5 m minimum	0.2 m minimum; manual focus	5 m minimum	Fixed focus; manufacturer does not specify minimum in summary	Lens dependent; approximately 0.2–0.5 m	Lens dependent	Fixed-focus firefighting imager; check unit specification	Manual focus; 25 mm focal length
Object temperature range	−20°C to 550°C	−20°C to 150°C	−20°C to 400°C	−20°C to 550°C	−20°C to 400°C (not calibrated below −10°C)	−20°C to 150°C; 0°C to 650°C (range modes)	Not an object-temperature measuring imager	−20°C to 550°C	Not an object-temperature measuring imager	−20°C to 650°C displayed temperature range	−20°C to 900°C standard; optional range up to 1500°C	Configuration dependent; confirm precise calibrated range	Fire-service operating and measurement specifications require model-specific verification	Observation monocular, not calibrated object temperature measurement
Typical application	Building, HVAC and general inspection	Electrical, HVAC and facilities maintenance	Pocket-sized building and electrical inspection	Legacy handheld electrical, mechanical and building inspections	Electrical and facilities maintenance, fixed-focus inspections	Legacy specialist fire-and-rescue thermal imaging; operational procurement and training required	Discontinued outdoor thermal observation monocular; not a radiometric inspection camera	Handheld radiometric inspection for electrical, building, HVAC and automotive use	Outdoor thermal observation with 50 mm F0.9 lens; distinct from inspection cameras	Firefighting and rescue thermal imaging; specialist training and operational procurement apply	Fixed industrial thermography, research and process monitoring; USB/optional integration	Fixed industrial automation and radiometric streaming using RTSP/GVSP protocols	Legacy firefighter thermal imaging camera; not the QXT Pro with X-Factor 2.0	Legacy outdoor wildlife and site observation; N2 versus N2 Wi-Fi variants differ

How thermal imaging works and what to check

Native thermal detector pixels describe spatial detail, while NETD describes how small a temperature difference the camera may resolve under specified conditions. Display resolution and software enhancement are not native detector resolution.

Before purchase, also check emissivity settings, measurement accuracy, operating temperature, minimum focus distance, field of view, reporting tools and the exact UK model variant.

Read our 2026 thermal camera buying guide or explore all model guides.

Thermal imaging buying checklist

Choose the application first, then confirm detector resolution, NETD, focus, field of view, reporting capabilities and the correct UK variant.

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Thermal Cameras UK

Find the right camera for your application

Manufacturer-sourced camera comparison

How thermal imaging works and what to check

Thermal imaging buying checklist

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