Understanding this will help you to understand the different factors that will affect price and the features that are available, usually these revolve around optical quality, magnification power, and portability, before moving on to look at different price categories and justifications for buying a more expensive pair depending on what they will be used for. There are always new models but the inherent designs are still the same.
For most uses, 8x is a good magnification to choose. When hiking or orienteering, binoculars will be very useful, but it is important to note that optics are very fragile, and so plastic lenses over glass ones, and a rugged case are probably going to be more important than high power, or the ability to use them at night. Monoculars are preferred when it is necessary to view stationary objects.
The coating reduces glare and protects your eyes from UV rays, and increases the definition and clarity of an object. Some binoculars are designed with a roof prism to make the best use of natural lighting. Depending on light conditions at night binoculars perform differently.
You need to feel comfortable using them, they should feel right in your hands, around your neck and up to your face. Treat your kids to a pair of inexpensive binoculars to explore the natural world around them.
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