Canon 12x36 IS III vs SIG Sauer Zulu6 HDX 10x30

Quick take: The Canon 12x36 IS III costs $100 less; the Canon 12x36 IS III reaches farther (12x vs 10x); the SIG Sauer Zulu6 HDX 10x30 has a wider field of view (273 vs 262 ft @ 1000 yds).

Field of view, to scale

you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
Canon 12x36 IS III5.0°
52 ft wide at 200 yds
SIG Sauer Zulu6 HDX 10x305.2°
55 ft wide at 200 yds

Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration

SpecCanon 12x36 IS IIISIG Sauer Zulu6 HDX 10x30
Approx. price~$800~$900
Rating
Use caseGeneral PurposeGeneral Purpose
Magnification12x10x
Objective36mm30mm
Exit pupil3.0mm3.0mm
Field of view262 ft @ 1000 yds273 ft @ 1000 yds
Eye relief14.5mm15mm
Close focus19.7 ft4 ft
PrismPorroRoof
GlassStandardHD
CoatingSuper Spectra Multi-CoatedFully Multi-Coated
Weight23.3 oz19.2 oz
Dimensions5.0 x 6.9 in5.9 x 4.7 in
Warranty1 YearLifetime

Feature comparison

Canon 12x36 IS III

  • ED Glass
  • Phase-Corrected
  • Dielectric Coating
  • Waterproof
  • Fogproof
  • Image Stabilized
  • Tripod Adaptable
  • Magnesium Body
  • Locking Diopter

SIG Sauer Zulu6 HDX 10x30

  • ED Glass
  • Phase-Corrected
  • Dielectric Coating
  • Waterproof
  • Fogproof
  • Image Stabilized
  • Tripod Adaptable
  • Magnesium Body
  • Locking Diopter