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Both the FLIR C2 and FLIR E5 thermal imaging cameras each provide excellent value considering their price points. That said, they have different specifications which make each more suited to different applications. Another major difference is the form factor – as you can see in the image above, the C2 is a very small smartphone-sized thermal camera which easily fits in a pocket, while the E5 is a more traditional “gun” style infrared camera with a large handle and trigger to release the shutter. Depending on your specific application, one form factor might be better suited than the other. As for specifications, the FLIR E5 will provide better image quality thanks to its 120 x 90 pixel IR resolution – the FLIR C2 has a slightly lower thermal resolution of 80 x 60 pixels. Both cameras feature 100mK thermal sensitivity as well as FLIR’s powerful MSX image blending technology. MSX eliminates the need for a visible light reference image because it embosses visible light details onto thermal images – this will save you time during analysis. The E5 has a slightly wider Field of View at 45° × 34°, compared to 41° x 31° on the C2. The E5 also wins out on temperature range with –4° F to 482°F, compared to 14 to 302°F on the C2. Both of these infrared cameras feature emissivity correction and spot meter measurement – the E5 also includes area box measurement while the C2 does not. Both thermal cameras have a 9 Hz frame rate. Each thermal imaging camera has some unique features as well. The C2 features a 3-inch touchscreen display with auto orientation. The C2 will also allow for non-radiometric IR video streaming to the FLIR Tools Mobile App. The E5 also features a 3-inch screen but it is not a touchscreen. The latest version of the E5 also includes WiFi (at the same price as the non-WiFi version) which allows for more flexible image transfer and analysis. Using WiFi on the FLIR E5, you can share images wirelessly to the FLIR Tools Mobile App, perform analyses, and send reports instantly from your smartphone or tablet. Both cameras feature an impressive 10-year warranty on their thermal detectors as well as a 2-year warranty on parts and labor – no one in the industry can match FLIR on this warranty. The E5 also includes a 5-year warranty on its battery. Want to know more? Check out the tables below or give us a call at 877-571-7901. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have.