Scanners Features Comparison
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Almost all cheap scanners can scan at optical resolutions of 4800dpi and in 48-bit color, both of which are more than home users will need, so look for other distinguishing features. Scanners that use an LED light source need no warm-up time, which means you can start your scans faster. If you have old slides or negatives that you want to preserve, you'll need a scanner that supports scanning those materials. Finally, a scanner that includes an OCR (optical character recognition) program lets you copy a document and convert the image into a text document you can edit -- a nice extra feature.
| Resolution | Color Depth | Light Source | OCR Software | Slide/Negative Scanning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epson Perfection V300 estimated price $80 | 4800x9600dpi | 48-bit | LED | Yes | Yes |
| Canon CanoScan 5600F estimated price $105 | 4800x9600dpi | 48-bit | LED | Yes | Yes |
| Canon CanoScan LiDE 200 estimated price $70 | 4800x4800dpi | 48-bit | LED | No | No |
| Visioneer OneTouch 9520 estimated price $60 | 4800x9600dpi | 48-bit | CCFL | Yes | Yes |
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