Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Canon PIXMA MP270 vs Canon PIXMA MP492

37specifications compared
12differ
25identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Direct printing
- PIXMA MP270:No
- PIXMA MP492:Yes
Card reader integrated
- PIXMA MP270:No
- PIXMA MP492:Yes
Sound pressure level (printing)
- PIXMA MP270:45 dB
- PIXMA MP492:45.5 dB
Power consumption (average operating)
- PIXMA MP270:10 W
- PIXMA MP492:12 W
Power consumption (standby)
- PIXMA MP270:1.2 W
- PIXMA MP492:1.9 W
Minimum RAM
- PIXMA MP270:512 MB
- PIXMA MP492:128 MB
Weight
- PIXMA MP270:5.6 kg
- PIXMA MP492:5.5 kg
Power supply type
- PIXMA MP270:AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
- PIXMA MP492:AC

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Comparison of PIXMA MP270, PIXMA MP492
55 specifications	A Canon PIXMA MP270 View product	B Canon PIXMA MP492 View product
Printingidentical
Duplex printingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.8 ppm
Economical printingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Copyingidentical
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	99 copies
Scanningidentical
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1200 x 2400 DPI
Maximum scan resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19200 x 19200 DPI
Input & output capacityidentical
Maximum input capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 sheets
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffers	Envelopes, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Plain paper	Envelopes, Glossy paper, High resolution paper, Matte paper, Photo paper, Plain paper
Envelopes sizesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DL
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for one	A4, Letter	Unknown — not stated by the source
Media weight (tray 1)Known for one	64 - 105 g/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Direct printingDiffers	No	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performance2 differ
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CF, Memory Stick (MS), MicroDrive, microSDHC, miniSD, MMC, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, xD
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	45 dB	45.5 dB
Designidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TFT
Display diagonalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.57 cm (1.8")
Display resolutionKnown for one	1024 x 768 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (average operating)Differs	10 W	12 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1.2 W	1.9 W
System requirements2 differ
Minimum RAMDiffers	512 MB	128 MB
Minimum processorDiffers	1GHz	Intel, PowerPC G3, PowerPC G4, PowerPC G5
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	750 MB
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	5.6 kg	5.5 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffers	Canon MP Navigator EX, Canon Easy-PhotoPrint EX	Canon MP Navigator EX, Canon Easy-PhotoPrint EX, Canon Easy-WebPrint EX
Other features2 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows Vista, Vista SP1 / Windows XP SP2, SP3 / Windows 2000 Professional SP4 Mac OS X v.10.3.9 - v.10.5	Windows Vista/XP/2000 Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.5
Power supply typeDiffers	AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz	AC
PictBridgeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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