Product comparison · 2 scanners

Canon LiDE 90 vs Canon SmartLF SC42e

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 4identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical scanning resolution
    • LiDE 90:2400 x 4800 DPI
    • SmartLF SC42e:1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Scanner type
    • LiDE 90:Flatbed scanner
    • SmartLF SC42e:Sheet-fed scanner
  • Product colour
    • LiDE 90:Silver
    • SmartLF SC42e:Grey, White
  • Sensor type
    • LiDE 90:CIS
    • SmartLF SC42e:SingleSensor
  • Maximum ISO A-series paper size
    • LiDE 90:A4
    • SmartLF SC42e:A0
  • USB version
    • LiDE 90:2.0
    • SmartLF SC42e:3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
  • Standard interfaces
    • LiDE 90:USB 2.0
    • SmartLF SC42e:USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • LiDE 90:2.5 W
    • SmartLF SC42e:53 W

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Comparison of LiDE 90, SmartLF SC42e
41 specifications
Scanning1 differ
Enhanced scan resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9600 x 9600 DPI
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers2400 x 4800 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Colour scanningYesYes
Duplex scanningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Input colour depth48 bit48 bit
Film scanningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum scan sizeKnown for one216 x 297 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Output colour depthKnown for one24 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Scanner typeDiffersFlatbed scannerSheet-fed scanner
Product colourDiffersSilverGrey, White
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Performance1 differ
Sensor typeDiffersCISSingleSensor
Scan file formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJPG, PDF, TIFF
Scan toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceE-mail
Scan driversKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceISIS
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeDiffersA4A0
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA0, A1, A2, A3, A4
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB portYesYes
USB versionDiffers2.03.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB 2.0USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs2.5 W53 W
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power consumption (standby)Differs1 W5 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-240 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers250 mm1300 mm
DepthDiffers364 mm381 mm
HeightDiffers40 mm152 mm
WeightDiffers1.6 kg26.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1440 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source511 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source236 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows VisWindows 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, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Win
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 TigerUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)10 - 35 °C10 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%35 - 80%
Other featuresidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCB, CE, FCC, CCC, UL

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