The Difference between Night Vision Device and Thermal Imaging Camera

Does night vision device mean thermal imaging camera? The answer is “no”. In common life, many people think these two things is the same, as long as mentioning night vision, the react will be thermal imaging. However, this thought is wrong. And following we will tell you the detailed difference between them.

Firstly, thermal imaging camera and night vision device, all of them have the function of night vision. But in contrast to night vision device, thermal imaging camera not only help users to see clearly in darkness like night vision device. Additionally, with thermal imaging camera, the vision in fog weather or glare also is visible. But night vision camera can’t make this. Moreover, in full darkness, thermal imaging camera still show the vision clearly. In this time if you use a normal night vision device, you will see nothing, as normal night vision device is operated in low-light condition, thus if there is no sight and full darkness, it won’t work any more. 

Secondly, thermal imaging camera can be used in night and day, but night vision device only show their function in night. 

Thirdly, the image color of thermal imaging camera is shown as black and white or different color. In difference, the image taken by night vision device that we usually see is green color. 

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From: www.mh-elec.com