Swarovski CL Companion 8x30 vs Canon 12x36 IS III
Quick take: The Canon 12x36 IS III costs $30 less; the Canon 12x36 IS III reaches farther (12x vs 8x); the Swarovski CL Companion 8x30 has a wider field of view (399 vs 273 ft @ 1000 yds).
| Spec | Swarovski CL Companion 8x30 | Canon 12x36 IS III |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,130 | $1,100 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (600) | 4.7★ (400) |
| Use case | General Purpose | General Purpose |
| Magnification | 8x | 12x |
| Objective | 30mm | 36mm |
| Exit pupil | 3.75mm | 3.0mm |
| Field of view | 399 ft @ 1000 yds | 273 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 15mm | 14.5mm |
| Close focus | 9.8 ft | 20 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Porro |
| Glass | HD | Standard |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 17.3 oz | 23.3 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.5 x 4.3 in | 5.1 x 6.0 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 1 Year |
Feature comparison
Swarovski CL Companion 8x30
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✗Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✗Locking Diopter
Canon 12x36 IS III
- ✗ED Glass
- ✗Phase-Corrected
- ✗Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✓Image Stabilized
- ✗Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✗Locking Diopter