Product comparison · 2 scanners

Brother MDS-820W scanner Handheld scanner vs Fujitsu ScanSnap iX100

30specifications compared
17differ
13identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum scan size
- MDS-820W scanner Handheld scanner:215.9 x 812.8 mm
- ScanSnap iX100:216 x 360 mm
Scanner type
- MDS-820W scanner Handheld scanner:Handheld scanner
- ScanSnap iX100:CDF + Sheet-fed scanner
Built-in display
- MDS-820W scanner Handheld scanner:Yes
- ScanSnap iX100:No
Product colour
- MDS-820W scanner Handheld scanner:White
- ScanSnap iX100:Black
Scan drivers
- MDS-820W scanner Handheld scanner:TWAIN
- ScanSnap iX100:ISIS, ScanSnap
Power supply type
- MDS-820W scanner Handheld scanner:Battery
- ScanSnap iX100:AC/Battery
Battery voltage
- MDS-820W scanner Handheld scanner:5 V
- ScanSnap iX100:3.7 V
Width
- MDS-820W scanner Handheld scanner:308 mm
- ScanSnap iX100:273 mm

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Comparison of MDS-820W, ScanSnap iX100
59 specifications	A Brother MDS-820W scanner Handheld scanner Model MDS-820W View product	B Fujitsu ScanSnap iX100 View product
Scanning1 differ
Maximum scan sizeDiffers	215.9 x 812.8 mm	216 x 360 mm
Enhanced scan resolutionKnown for one	1200 x 1200 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical scanning resolution	600 x 600 DPI	600 x 600 DPI
Colour scanning	Yes	Yes
Duplex scanning	No	No
Input colour depthKnown for one	48 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output colour depthKnown for one	24 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 modes	Grayscale, Monochrome	Grayscale, Monochrome
Scan speed (b/w, low res, A4)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.2 sec/page
Design3 differ
Scanner typeDiffers	Handheld scanner	CDF + Sheet-fed 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
Performance1 differ
Sensor type	CIS	CIS
Scan driversDiffers	TWAIN	ISIS, ScanSnap
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RGB LED
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper size	A4	A4
Scanning media types supportedDiffers	Business Card, Plain paper, Plastic Card, Post Card(JPN), Recycled paper	Business Card, Photo paper, Plain paper, Post Card(JPN)
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
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	B5, B6
LegalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LetterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	52 - 209 g/m²
Minimum scan area (ADF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25.4 x 25.4 mm
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB port	Yes	Yes
USB version	2.0	2.0
Standard interfacesDiffers	USB 2.0, Wireless LAN	USB 1.1, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Power2 differ
Power supply typeDiffers	Battery	AC/Battery
Battery voltageDiffers	5 V	3.7 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.7 W
Sleep modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power consumption (sleep)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.2 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	308 mm	273 mm
DepthDiffers	52.5 mm	47.5 mm
HeightDiffers	40.7 mm	36 mm
WeightDiffers	480 g	400 g
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	Micro-USB	USB
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 guide	Yes	Yes
Storage pouchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	720 mAh
System requirements2 differ
Mac operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, 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 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	15 - 85%	20 - 80%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Other featuresidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS

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