Product comparison · 2 scanners

Epson 12000XL Flatbed scanner vs Plustek OpticFilm 135 Film/slide scanner

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 9identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum scan size
    • 12000XL Flatbed scanner:310 x 437 mm
    • OpticFilm 135 Film/slide scanner:35 x 226 mm
  • Optical scanning resolution
    • 12000XL Flatbed scanner:2400 x 4800 DPI
    • OpticFilm 135 Film/slide scanner:3600 x 3600 DPI
  • Input colour depth
    • 12000XL Flatbed scanner:16 bit
    • OpticFilm 135 Film/slide scanner:48 bit
  • Output monochrome depth
    • 12000XL Flatbed scanner:48 bit
    • OpticFilm 135 Film/slide scanner:1 bit
  • Scanner type
    • 12000XL Flatbed scanner:Flatbed scanner
    • OpticFilm 135 Film/slide scanner:Film/slide scanner
  • Product colour
    • 12000XL Flatbed scanner:White
    • OpticFilm 135 Film/slide scanner:Black
  • Light source
    • 12000XL Flatbed scanner:ReadyScan LED
    • OpticFilm 135 Film/slide scanner:LED
  • Power supply type
    • 12000XL Flatbed scanner:AC
    • OpticFilm 135 Film/slide scanner:DC

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Comparison of 12000XL, 135
51 specifications
Scanning4 differ
Maximum scan sizeDiffers310 x 437 mm35 x 226 mm
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers2400 x 4800 DPI3600 x 3600 DPI
Input colour depthDiffers16 bit48 bit
Output monochrome depthDiffers48 bit1 bit
Optical density (Dmax)Known for one3.8Unknown — not stated by the source
Flatbed scan speed (b/w, A4)Known for one12 sec/pageUnknown — not stated by the source
Output greyscale depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 bit
Film scanningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Black/white scanning colour modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGrayscale, Monochrome
Design2 differ
Scanner typeDiffersFlatbed scannerFilm/slide scanner
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Performance1 differ
Light sourceDiffersReadyScan LEDLED
Scan file formatsKnown for oneJPG, PDF, TIFFUnknown — not stated by the source
Scanning noise levelKnown for one60 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Button functionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceScan
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneA3Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA3, A4, A5Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB4, B5Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum scan area (ADF)Known for one309.88 x 436.88 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum scan widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 cm
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for one55 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeDiffersACDC
Input voltageDiffers100 - 120 V24 V
CurrentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.75 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers655.3 mm175 mm
DepthDiffers457.2 mm259.2 mm
HeightDiffers157.5 mm104.3 mm
WeightDiffers14.3 kg1.59 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlustek QuickScan Plus
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, 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 MavericksMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Minimum RAMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 MB
Minimum processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GHz
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 MB
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one25 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Minimum system requirements for MacintoshKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GHz 2 GB RAM 10 GB HDD CD/DVD
Dynamic rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 dB

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