Celestron Outland X 10x50 specs and field of view
An 8.2 ft close focus on the Outland X 10x50 is shorter than the 9.8 ft median of its size, though its 294 ft view places it 34th of 40.
- Field of view
- 294 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 17.4 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 27 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 27 oz, lighter than the typical 29.3 oz
- 17.4 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
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Who the Outland X 10x50 suits
Glasses wearers get 17.4 mm of eye relief. At 27 oz it is below the 29.3 oz median, and the calculated 5 mm exit pupil handles dusk in the $100 to $200 band.
The 294 ft view is narrower than the 315 ft median, so wide scenes will feel tighter than on many rivals.
Outland X 10x50 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Outland X 10x50 is one of 40 models in the 10x50 binoculars comparison. Celestron lists it in the $100 to $200 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $200.
Outland X 10x50 specifications
Outland X 10x50 figures as Celestron prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x50 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 50 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 294 ft at 1,000 yd (98 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 5.6° |
| Apparent field of view | 56° * |
| Eye relief | 17.4 mm |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 27 oz (765 g) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $100 to $200 |
| Exit pupil | 5 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 22.4 * |
| Relative brightness | 25 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Outland X 10x50 against other 10x50 binoculars
Outland X 10x50 shows 294 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 315 ft median of the 40 10x50 models in the chart. At 27 oz it is at or under the 29.3 oz median weight for the size.
Outland X 10x50 and its nearest rivals
Outland X 10x50 next to the 10x50 models closest to it in maker list price, with the best figure in each column in bold.
| Model | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Maker list price | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celestron Outland X 10x50 | 294 ft | 17.4 mm | 8.2 ft | 27 oz | 5 mm | $100 to $200 | Check price on Amazon |
| Nikon Action 10x50 | 335 ft | 17.3 mm | 23 ft | 33 oz | 5 mm | $100 to $200 | |
| Celestron Ultima 10x50 | 315 ft | 18 mm | 22.9 ft | 26.1 oz | 5 mm | $100 to $200 | |
| Opticron Adventurer II WP PC 10x50 | 288 ft | 17 mm | 9.8 ft | 26.8 oz | 5 mm | $100 to $200 |
Other sizes of the Outland X
Celestron makes the Outland X in 5 sizes; a larger front lens adds brightness and weight, and more magnification narrows the view.
| Model | Size | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celestron Outland X 10x50 | 10x50 | 294 ft | 17.4 mm | 8.2 ft | 27 oz | 5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron Outland X 8x25 | 8x25 | 432 ft | 9.3 mm | 16.4 ft | 11.5 oz | 3.1 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron Outland X 10x25 | 10x25 | 326 ft | 9.1 mm | 19.7 ft | 11.3 oz | 2.5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron Outland X 8x42 | 8x42 | 368 ft | 17.8 mm | 13.1 ft | 23.6 oz | 5.3 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron Outland X 10x42 | 10x42 | 289 ft | 18.2 mm | 13.1 ft | 23.6 oz | 4.2 mm |
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Outland X 10x50 questions
Outland X 10x50: does it work with glasses?
Outland X 10x50 has 17.4 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
Outland X 10x50: what does 10x50 mean?
Outland X 10x50 magnifies 10 times through 50 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 5 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Outland X 10x50: how wide is the view?
Outland X 10x50 shows a view 294 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 315 ft median of the 40 10x50 models in the chart.
Outland X 10x50: can it go on a tripod?
Outland X 10x50 is tripod adaptable according to Celestron, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.