The SIG Sauer ZULU6 HDX Marine 16x42 Image Stabilised Binoculars, part number SOZ6WP16OR, take the reach of the standard ZULU6 HDX 16x42 — 16x magnification on 42mm objectives over a 3.8-degree field of view (approximately 66 m at 1,000 m) — and rebuild it for use over water, in high-visibility orange armour with a floating neck strap. Sixteen power across an estuary or from a deck is only readable with the OIS™ Optical Image Stabilization running.
Stabilisation uses SIG's OmniScan™ OIS system with user-selectable Scan and Target modes, Target Mode increasing stabilisation by up to 50%, on a single AA cell for 30 hours. HDX™ GLASS with LENSARMOR™, LENSHIELD™ and SPECTRACOAT™ coatings runs through Schmidt-Pechan roof prisms and is specified to cut through glare off water. Eye relief is 14mm, close focus 4.0 m (13.1 ft), and the IPX7 fully waterproof and fog-proof body measures approximately 180 x 70 x 120 mm (7.08 x 2.75 x 4.72 in) at 621 g (21.90 oz); it is tripod mount capable, and a foam carrying case and hi-visibility floating neck strap are supplied.
How It Compares
The ZULU6 HDX Marine 16x42 puts the reach of the ZULU6 HDX 16x42 into a marine build — same 3.8-degree field, same 14mm eye relief, same AA cell and 30-hour runtime — with high-visibility orange armour and a floating neck strap. Sixteen power over water is only readable with the stabilisation running, which is what makes this a genuinely different proposition from a conventional marine 7x50. If you want a lighter, wider marine optic, the ZULU6 HDX Marine 10x30 is the compact alternative; the ZULU6 HDX PRO Marine 18x50 is the flagship, with a Pelican case and a polarised objective cover.
Ideal For
- Long-range foreshore and estuary observation where the ground is out of reach on foot
- Boat use, where 16x is unreadable without stabilisation
- Coastal birding and seawatching in spray, glare and driving rain
- Anyone glassing across water who wants an optic that can be found again if it is dropped
Key Features
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Image Stabilisation: OIS™ Optical Image Stabilization with user-selectable Scan and Target modes — Target Mode increases stabilisation by up to 50%, using SIG's OmniScan™ OIS system
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Marine Build: High-visibility orange body armour and a hi-visibility floating neck strap
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Magnification: 16x with 42mm objectives — long reach in a hand-held marine package
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Glass: HDX™ GLASS, LENSARMOR™, LENSHIELD™, SPECTRACOAT™ — the HDX lens system is specified to cut through glare off water
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Battery: Runs on a single AA cell for 30 hours
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Housing: IPX7 fully waterproof and fog-proof rated
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Mount: Tripod mount capable — adapter sold separately
Technical Specifications
| Magnification / Objective |
16x42mm |
| Field of View |
3.8 degrees (approx. 66 m at 1,000 m) |
| Eye Relief |
14mm |
| Close Focus |
4.0 m (13.1 ft) |
| Image Stabilisation |
OIS™ Optical Image Stabilization with user-selectable Scan and Target modes — Target Mode increases stabilisation by up to 50% |
| Battery / Runtime |
(1) AA — 30 hours |
| Prism |
Schmidt-Pechan roof prism |
| Glass |
HDX™ GLASS, LENSARMOR™, LENSHIELD™, SPECTRACOAT™ |
| Dimensions |
7.08" L x 2.75" H x 4.72" W (approx. 180 x 70 x 120 mm) |
| Weight |
21.90 oz (approx. 621 g) |
| Housing / Finish |
Orange high-visibility body armour |
| Water Resistance |
IPX7 fully waterproof and fog-proof rated |
| Mount |
Tripod mount capable, adapter sold separately |
| What's Included |
Foam carrying case, hi-visibility floating neck strap |
| SKU / MPN / UPC |
SOZ6WP16OR / SOZ6WP16OR / 798681714483 |
What's Included
- ZULU6 HDX Marine 16x42 image-stabilised binocular
- Foam carrying case
- Hi-visibility floating neck strap
UK Delivery & Support
Imported from the USA, duty paid by us, and dispatched tracked from the UK — nothing to pay on delivery — backed by UK-based support.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this the marine version?High-visibility orange body armour so it can be seen if it goes into the water, a hi-visibility floating neck strap, IPX7 waterproof and fog-proof sealing, and the HDX lens system specified to cut glare off water.
Is the optic the same as the standard 16x42?Yes — the ZULU6 HDX 16x42 shares the same 3.8-degree field, 14mm eye relief, AA cell and 30-hour runtime.
Can I hold 16x steady on a moving deck?That is what the stabilisation is for. Scan Mode steadies the picture while you sweep and Target Mode increases stabilisation by up to 50% once you are on your subject.
What battery does it take?A single AA cell, giving 30 hours of runtime.
Is there a bigger marine model?The ZULU6 HDX PRO Marine 18x50 is the flagship, with 50mm objectives, a custom Pelican waterproof case and a polarised objective flip-back cover.
Where can I see the rest of the range?The full SIG Sauer line-up sits in our binoculars collection.
