Product comparison · 2 scanners

Brother MDS-820W scanner Handheld scanner vs Canon CanoScan LiDE220 Flatbed scanner

20specifications compared
15differ
5identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum scan size
- MDS-820W scanner Handheld scanner:215.9 x 812.8 mm
- CanoScan LiDE220 Flatbed scanner:812.7 x 297 mm
Optical scanning resolution
- MDS-820W scanner Handheld scanner:600 x 600 DPI
- CanoScan LiDE220 Flatbed scanner:4800 x 4800 DPI
Output colour depth
- MDS-820W scanner Handheld scanner:24 bit
- CanoScan LiDE220 Flatbed scanner:24/48 bit
Scanner type
- MDS-820W scanner Handheld scanner:Handheld scanner
- CanoScan LiDE220 Flatbed scanner:Flatbed scanner
Built-in display
- MDS-820W scanner Handheld scanner:Yes
- CanoScan LiDE220 Flatbed scanner:No
Product colour
- MDS-820W scanner Handheld scanner:White
- CanoScan LiDE220 Flatbed scanner:Black
Standard interfaces
- MDS-820W scanner Handheld scanner:USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
- CanoScan LiDE220 Flatbed scanner:USB
Width
- MDS-820W scanner Handheld scanner:308 mm
- CanoScan LiDE220 Flatbed scanner:365 mm

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Comparison of MDS-820W, LiDE220
51 specifications	A Brother MDS-820W scanner Handheld scanner Model MDS-820W View product	B Canon CanoScan LiDE220 Flatbed scanner Model LiDE220 View product
Scanning3 differ
Maximum scan sizeDiffers	215.9 x 812.8 mm	812.7 x 297 mm
Enhanced scan resolutionKnown for one	1200 x 1200 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers	600 x 600 DPI	4800 x 4800 DPI
Colour scanning	Yes	Yes
Duplex scanningKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input colour depth	48 bit	48 bit
Output colour depthDiffers	24 bit	24/48 bit
Film scanningKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Greyscale levelsKnown for one	256	Unknown — not stated by the source
Black/white scanning colour modesKnown for one	Grayscale, Monochrome	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input greyscale depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 bit
Output greyscale depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 bit
Design3 differ
Scanner typeDiffers	Handheld scanner	Flatbed scanner
Built-in displayDiffers	Yes	No
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
DisplayKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonalKnown for one	3.05 cm (1.2")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Sensor type	CIS	CIS
Scan driversKnown for one	TWAIN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RGB LED
Button functionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Copy, Scan
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum ISO A-series paper size	A4	A4
Scanning media types supportedKnown for one	Business Card, Plain paper, Plastic Card, Post Card(JPN), Recycled paper	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum scan widthKnown for one	21.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum scan lengthKnown for one	81.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB port	Yes	Yes
USB versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard interfacesDiffers	USB 2.0, Wireless LAN	USB
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supply typeKnown for one	Battery	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery voltageKnown for one	5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	308 mm	365 mm
DepthDiffers	52.5 mm	251 mm
HeightDiffers	40.7 mm	40 mm
WeightDiffers	480 g	1.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Micro-USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Calibration sheet includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cleaning clothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory card includedKnown for one	SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage pouchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements2 differ
Mac operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Win
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	5 - 35 °C	41 - 95 °F
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	15 - 85%	10 - 90%

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