Product comparison · 2 scanners

Fujitsu ScanSnap S300M vs Kodak Alaris i730 Sheet-fed scanner

16specifications compared
11differ
5identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum scan size
- ScanSnap S300M:216 x 360 mm
- i730 Sheet-fed scanner:305 x 863 mm
Sensor type
- ScanSnap S300M:CIS
- i730 Sheet-fed scanner:CCD
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity
- ScanSnap S300M:10 sheets
- i730 Sheet-fed scanner:500 sheets
Weight
- ScanSnap S300M:1.4 kg
- i730 Sheet-fed scanner:38.6 kg
Operating temperature (T-T)
- ScanSnap S300M:41 - 95 °F
- i730 Sheet-fed scanner:15 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- ScanSnap S300M:20 - 80%
- i730 Sheet-fed scanner:15 - 76%
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- ScanSnap S300M:284 x 95 x 77 mm
- i730 Sheet-fed scanner:610 x 770 x 400 mm
Power requirements
- ScanSnap S300M:AC 100V to 240V, 50 / 60 Hz
- i730 Sheet-fed scanner:100-240 V, 50/60 Hz

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Comparison of ScanSnap S300M, i730
44 specifications	A Fujitsu ScanSnap S300M View product	B Kodak Alaris i730 Sheet-fed scanner Model i730 View product
Scanning1 differ
Maximum scan sizeDiffers	216 x 360 mm	305 x 863 mm
Colour scanning	Yes	Yes
Duplex scanningKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Film scanning	No	No
Input colour depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 bit
Greyscale levelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256
Designidentical
Scanner type	Sheet-fed scanner	Sheet-fed scanner
Performance1 differ
Sensor typeDiffers	CIS	CCD
Maximum duty cycleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2700000 pages per month
Scan driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TWAIN
Input capacity1 differ
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers	10 sheets	500 sheets
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for one	A4	Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for one	A4, A5, A6	Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for one	B5, B6	Unknown — not stated by the source
LegalKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LetterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum scan area (ADF)Known for one	216 x 360 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum scan area (ADF)Known for one	50.8 x 50.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	9 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	1.4 kg	38.6 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	610 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	770 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	ScanSnap Manager V2.2, Cardiris V3.6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
System requirements2 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Mac OS X 10.2.8, Mac OS X 10.3, Mac OS X 10.4, Mac OS X 10.5.1	WINDOWS 2000 SP4, WINDOWS XP, WINDOWS Vista
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum RAM	512 MB	512 MB
Minimum processorDiffers	PowerPC G4 800 MHz+, Intel Core/Core Duo	Pentium 4 2.4 GHz
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one	250 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	41 - 95 °F	15 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	20 - 80%	15 - 76%
Other features3 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	284 x 95 x 77 mm	610 x 770 x 400 mm
Power requirementsDiffers	AC 100V to 240V, 50 / 60 Hz	100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Scan media weightKnown for one	64 - 104.7 g/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffers	RoHS	AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class B (C-Tick Mark), CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-03, Canada ICES-003 Issue 3 (Class A), GB4943, GB9254 (Class A), GB 17625.1 Harmonics (CCC “S&E” Mark), EN 55022: 2006 ITE Emissions (Class B), EN 61000-3-3 Flicker, EN 55024:1998 ITE Immunity, (CE Mark), EN 60950-1 (TUV GS Mark), IEC
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one	284 x 95 x 77 mm (11.2 x 3.74 x 3.03")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum scan area (ADF) (imperial)Known for one	215.9 x 359.9 mm (8.5 x 14.2")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum scan area (Auto Document Feeder)Known for one	50.8 x 50.8 mm (2 x 2")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Acoustic pressure emissionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	61 dB
Acoustic pressure emissions (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	42
Minimum scan sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64 x 64mm

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