SmallHD vs Atomos monitors
Updated 21 Oct 2026
SmallHD and Atomos make most of the on-camera monitors seen on UK sets, but they lean different ways. Atomos builds monitor-recorders: Ninja, Shinobi and Shogun units record ProRes or ProRes RAW from the camera's HDMI or SDI output. SmallHD builds monitors first, with PageOS tools, and many models are available with built-in Teradek Bolt receivers or transmitters.
This table lists all 55 SmallHD and Atomos monitors in the GEARMATH registry. Sort by brightness to find a daylight-viewable panel, or check the Records column if you need a backup or RAW recorder on camera.
SmallHD and Atomos monitors
| Atomos Shogun 7 | Atomos | 7 in | 1920 × 1200 | 3000 nits | ProRes RAW, DNx up to 5.7K |
| Atomos Shogun Classic | Atomos | 7.2" IPS touch | 3000 nits | Up to 4K60 ProRes; ProRes RAW | |
| Atomos Shinobi 7 II | Atomos | 7" | 1920x1080 | 2800 nits calibrated peak | |
| Atomos Ninja RAW | Atomos | 5.2" | 1920x1080 | 1500 nits | ProRes RAW and ProRes |
| Atomos Ninja TX | Atomos | 1500 nits | ProRes, ProRes RAW, DNx, H.265, NDI 6 HX3 | ||
| Atomos Ninja TX GO | Atomos | 1500 nits | ProRes, ProRes RAW, DNx, H.265, NDI 6 HX3 | ||
| Atomos Shinobi GO | Atomos | 1500 cd/m² | |||
| Atomos Shinobi II | Atomos | 5.2 in | 1920 × 1080 | 1500 nits | |
| Atomos Shogun AV-19 | Atomos | 19" | 3840x2160 | 1200 nits | |
| Atomos Shogun AV-19M | Atomos | 19" | 3840x2160 | 1200 nits | |
| Atomos Sumo 19SE | Atomos | 1200 nits | ProRes RAW up to 6Kp30, ProRes, DNxHR | ||
| Atomos Sumo PRO-19 | Atomos | 19-inch | 3840 x 2160 | 1200 nits | ProRes RAW, ProRes, DNxHD/HR, H.265 |
| Atomos Ninja | Atomos | 1000 cd/m² | Yes | ||
| Atomos Ninja V | Atomos | 5 in | 1920 × 1080 | 1000 nits | ProRes, DNx up to 4K60 |
| Atomos Shogun Ultra | Atomos | 19 inch | 3840 × 2400 px | 1000 nits HDR | Up to 8K ProRes RAW |
| Atomos Ninja Phone | Atomos | H.264 / H.265; ProRes on iPhone Pro | |||
| Atomos Ninja Ultra | Atomos | 5 in | 1920 × 1080 | ProRes up to 8K30 | |
| Atomos Shinobi 7 RX | Atomos | ||||
| SmallHD Ultra 5 | SmallHD | 5 in | 1920 × 1080 | 3000 nits | |
| SmallHD Ultra 5 Bolt 6 TX 750 | SmallHD | 5 in touchscreen | 1920 × 1080 (440 PPI) | 3000 nits | |
| SmallHD Ultra 5 Bolt 6 RX 750 | SmallHD | 1920 x 1080 | 3000nits | ||
| SmallHD Ultra 7 | SmallHD | 7 in | 1920 × 1200 | 2700 nits | |
| SmallHD Ultra 7 Bolt 6 TX | SmallHD | 1920x1200 | 2300nits | ||
| SmallHD Ultra 7 Bolt 6 RX | SmallHD | 1920x1200 | 2300nits | ||
| SmallHD 503 UltraBright | SmallHD | 5" 1800p | 2200 nits | ||
| SmallHD 703 UltraBright | SmallHD | 7" 1800p | 2200 nits | ||
| SmallHD Cine 5 | SmallHD | 5 in | 1080p | 2000 nits | |
| SmallHD Ultra 10 | SmallHD | 2000 nits | |||
| SmallHD Action 5 | SmallHD | 5" | 1920x1080 | 2000 Nits | |
| SmallHD Cine 7 | SmallHD | 7 in | 1920 × 1200 | 1800 nits | |
| SmallHD 702 Touch | SmallHD | 7 inch | 1920 × 1200 px | 1500 nits | |
| SmallHD Cine 13 | SmallHD | 13.3 in | 3840 × 2160 | 1500 nits | |
| SmallHD 1303 HDR | SmallHD | 1920x1080 | 1500 nits | ||
| SmallHD Cine 24 | SmallHD | 24.1 in | 3840 × 2160 | 1350 nits | |
| SmallHD Cine 18 | SmallHD | 18 in | 3840 × 2160 | 1100 nits | |
| SmallHD Indie 5 | SmallHD | 1000 nits | |||
| SmallHD Indie 7 | SmallHD | 7 in | 1000 nits | ||
| SmallHD Quantum 27 | SmallHD | 27 in | 3840x2160 UHD | Up to 1000 nits | |
| SmallHD Quantum 32 | SmallHD | 32 in | 3840x2160 UHD | Up to 1000 nits | |
| SmallHD Vision 17 | SmallHD | 17" 3840x2160 | 1000+ nits | ||
| SmallHD FOCUS 7 Bolt 500 RX | SmallHD | 1920x1080 | 1000 nits | ||
| SmallHD Indie 7 Bolt 4K RX | SmallHD | 1920x1200 | 1000 Nits | ||
| SmallHD 1703 P3X | SmallHD | 1920x1080 | 900nits | ||
| SmallHD FOCUS Bolt 500 RX | SmallHD | 1280x720 | 800 nits | ||
| SmallHD FOCUS Bolt 500 TX | SmallHD | 1280x720 | 800 nits | ||
| SmallHD OLED 27 | SmallHD | 27" 4K OLED | Up to 550 nits | ||
| SmallHD 1703 P3 | SmallHD | 1920x1080 | 450nits | ||
| SmallHD OLED 16 | SmallHD | 16 in | 3840x2400 | Up to 400 nits | |
| SmallHD 502 Full HD On-Camera Monitor | SmallHD | 5" 1920x1080 | |||
| SmallHD FOCUS Bolt Sidekick RX | SmallHD | 5" | |||
| SmallHD Focus Pro | SmallHD | ||||
| SmallHD Focus Pro OLED | SmallHD | ||||
| SmallHD OLED 22 | SmallHD | 22 in | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | ||
| SmallHD Vision 24 | SmallHD | 24 in | 4096x2160 | ||
| SmallHD Ultra 10 Bolt 6 RX | SmallHD | 1920x1200 |
How to choose
Need to record ProRes RAW or a backup on camera: look at Atomos Ninja, Shinobi (monitor only) or Shogun. Need wireless video built in or a director's monitor that takes a Bolt receiver: look at SmallHD models with "Bolt" in the name, or the Cine and Ultra lines. For daylight work, sort by brightness and look for 1,500 nits or more.
Figures are as listed on each item's GEARMATH page, which records manufacturer specifications. Check the manufacturer before you rely on a number.
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