Steiner HX 10x42 vs Steiner HX 15x56
Quick take: The Steiner HX 10x42 costs $250 less; the Steiner HX 15x56 reaches farther (15x vs 10x); the Steiner HX 10x42 has a wider field of view (332 vs 225 ft @ 1000 yds).
Field of view, to scale
you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
Steiner HX 10x426.3°
66 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.7 school buses
Steiner HX 15x564.3°
45 ft wide at 200 yds
Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration
| Spec | Steiner HX 10x42 | Steiner HX 15x56 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$750 | ~$1,000 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Use case | Hunting | Astronomy |
| Magnification | 10x | 15x |
| Objective | 42mm | 56mm |
| Exit pupil | 4.2mm | 3.73mm |
| Field of view | 332 ft @ 1000 yds | 225 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 14mm | 14mm |
| Close focus | 6 ft | 16 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | HD | HD |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 24 oz | 36.5 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.4 x 4.8 in | 7.8 x 5.5 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
Feature comparison
Steiner HX 10x42
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✓Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter
Steiner HX 15x56
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter