Compare FLIR C2 Compact Thermal Camera vs FLIR ONE for Apple iPhone 5/5s

As the world tries to make products do more, we sometimes forget the KISS rule, Keep It Seriously Simple. The FLIR ONE tries to make your iPhone 5/5s into a thermal imaging camera. It does an adequate job, but do you really want to be pulling your iPhone out at a job site and risk dropping it and ruining not only the FLIR ONE cover, but also your iPhone? Do you want to be tied to only using the iPhone 5/5s and not be able to upgrade your technology?

The FLIR C2 solves both those issues by being the first stand-alone compact thermal imaging camera on the market that can truly call itself a “thermal imaging tool.” The FLIR ONE is geared for home hobbyists and the DIY market. However, if you are a professional who wants a rugged tool that will provide them with true radiometric JPEGs that they can use for reporting, then the FLIR C2 would be a much better choice.

The FLIR C2 fits in your shirt pocket, has the famous FLIR 2-10 warranty and their exclusive MSX image enhancing technology. It is a great “first-line” tool that every technician on your team should be carrying. It will not replace the resolution and features found on a primary thermal imaging camera, but before you break out the expensive one, you can have your folks look around the facility or grounds with a FLIR C2 to find any potential problems before they become major headaches.

Feature / Model	FLIR C2	Flir ONE
Detector	80x60 (4800 pixels)	80x60 (4800 pixels)
Max Temperature	302°F	212°F
Min Temperature	14°F	32°F
Thermal Sensitivity	100mK	150mK
Radiometic JPEG	Yes	No
Visual JPEG	Yes	No
Color Palettes	4	3
Field of View	41° x 31°
Screen Size	3"	4"
Warranty	2/10	1
Report Software	Yes	No