Minox X-TOUR 10x42 specs and field of view
The X-TOUR 10x42 offers 16 mm of eye relief and a weight of 22.9 oz, below the 24.9 oz median for the 10x42 size.
- Field of view
- 324 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 16 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 22.9 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 22.9 oz, lighter than the typical 24.9 oz
- 16 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
Who the X-TOUR 10x42 suits
Eyeglass wearers meet the 16 mm figure, and the lighter weight helps on long carries. Its exit pupil is calculated at 4.2 mm.
The 324 ft view sits below the 336 ft median at place 57 of 87, and the 8.2 ft close focus is longer than the 6.6 ft median.
X-TOUR 10x42 aside, the most popular models of all sizes are in our best binoculars comparison. X-TOUR 10x42 is one of 87 models in the 10x42 binoculars comparison.
X-TOUR 10x42 specifications
X-TOUR 10x42 figures as Minox prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x42 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Field of view | 324 ft at 1,000 yd (108 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.2° |
| Apparent field of view | 62° * |
| Eye relief | 16 mm |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 76 mm |
| Weight | 22.9 oz (650 g) |
| Length | 5.6 in (141 mm) |
| Width | 4.5 in (115 mm) |
| Waterproofing | IPX7, 1 m for 30 min |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
X-TOUR 10x42 against other 10x42 binoculars
X-TOUR 10x42 shows 324 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart. At 22.9 oz it is at or under the 24.9 oz median weight for the size.
X-TOUR 10x42 and its nearest rivals
X-TOUR 10x42 next to the 10x42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minox X-TOUR 10x42 | 324 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 22.9 oz | 4.2 mm | ||
| ZEISS Victory SF 10x42 | 360 ft | 18 mm | 4.9 ft | 27.8 oz | 4.2 mm | ||
| Canon 10x42 L IS WP | 342 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 39.2 oz | 4.2 mm | ||
| ZEISS Terra ED 10x42 | 330 ft | 14 mm | 5.3 ft | 25.6 oz | 4.2 mm | Check price on Amazon |
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Other sizes of the X-TOUR
Minox makes the X-TOUR in 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minox X-TOUR 10x42 | 10x42 | 324 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 22.9 oz | 4.2 mm |
| Minox X-TOUR 8x26 | 8x26 | 357 ft | 16 mm | 9.8 ft | 10.9 oz | 3.3 mm |
| Minox X-TOUR 10x26 | 10x26 | 294 ft | 14.1 mm | 9.8 ft | 11.5 oz | 2.6 mm |
| Minox X-TOUR 8x34 | 8x34 | 420 ft | 16.3 mm | 6.6 ft | 17.8 oz | 4.3 mm |
| Minox X-TOUR 10x34 | 10x34 | 339 ft | 16.4 mm | 6.6 ft | 17.6 oz | 3.4 mm |
| Minox X-TOUR 8x42 | 8x42 | 387 ft | 17.9 mm | 8.2 ft | 24.2 oz | 5.3 mm |
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X-TOUR 10x42 questions
X-TOUR 10x42: does it work with glasses?
X-TOUR 10x42 has 16 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
X-TOUR 10x42: what does 10x42 mean?
X-TOUR 10x42 magnifies 10 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 4.2 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
X-TOUR 10x42: how wide is the view?
X-TOUR 10x42 shows a view 324 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.