Top 10 scanners

It seems that humanity during its existence has created a huge amount of text and graphic materials. We inherited a voluminous legacy of fiction, graphic images and much more. But over the last hundred years, technology has jumped so much that the volume of new information almost exceeds everything previously accumulated. Of course, in the age of universal computerization, it is not necessary to use physical media - the electronic versions rule the ball. Something is initially created in digital form, the other - you have to digitize in various ways.

The easiest option is to scan. In our ranking, we will talk about the most simple and familiar to the ordinary user models for scanning documents, books, magazines, photos, etc. Devices of this kind will be useful in several areas at once: for a home user to digitize memorable photographs, for office workers to create an electronic copy of documents, for photographers to get a digital photo for subsequent retouching. There are a lot of usage scenarios. In any case, in our rating you will find the best scanners, among which there is definitely a model for your needs.

Top Tablet Scanners

We start with the most familiar to most users type of scanners - tablet. Most of the models from this category allow you to scan individual sheets, magazines and even books with a sufficiently high resolution and color reproduction.

3 Epson Perfection V550 Photo

Starting the review of nominees, it is worth noting that it is extremely difficult to choose the clear leader in this TOP-3 - each model is good in its own way, providing the user with one or another better characteristic. The purpose of the model from Epson becomes clear from the name - V550 Photo is ideal for digitizing photos for storage and processing in graphic editors. The resolution of a CCD sensor is 6400x9600 dpi, which is enough for any conditions. Although the engineers decided to add the ability to raise the rate even higher - up to 12800х12800 dpi. The color depth is 48 bits. Sometimes the scanner “misses” with color rendering, but this is easily corrected in most photo editors in a minute. The rest of the claims to quality, judging by the reviews, no.

Also worth noting is the adapter for film slides. With their help, you can scan the old archive of negatives. But it should be borne in mind that the frame under the 36 mm film is shaky, because of what it sometimes "leads." There are no complaints about the framework of another format. The dimensions of the device are not the largest in the class, but you cannot call the V550 a “kid” either - it will take a lot of space on the table.

2 HP ScanJet Pro 3500 f1

The second participant in the rating of tablet-type scanners can be recommended to employees of a small office.Such advice is due, primarily, to the presence of a two-sided automatic sheet feeder. Both single-sided and double-sided scanning is supported. The speed can be called very high - in a minute the Pro 3500 f1 will process 25 sheets (50 images), i.e. on one sheet is spent a little more than 2 seconds! The resolution is quite sufficient for digitizing text documents and diagrams - 600x600 dpi. In the mode of improved quality, this figure doubles. The color depth is 24 bits. Also pleasant is the fact that the auto-feed device did not interfere with the scanning of large objects - you can still digitize a thick book. Finally, we are pleased with the support of a large number of formats, including PDF with the ability to search by text.

Before buying, you should pay attention only to a couple of nuances. The first - large dimensions - is the largest scanner in our ranking. The second is the high cost. The average price of 28 thousand rubles - this is another reason why the model is more suitable for the office.

1 Epson Perfection V19

The leader of the rating is another Epson model. But Perfection V19 is made entirely from another test. Its purpose is for domestic use only, and here's why. First, the lowest cost - on average, only 4900 rubles. Competitors are at least three times more expensive. Secondly, compact size. In length and width, the device is only slightly larger than a standard A4 sheet, and 39 mm in thickness. Weight 1.54 kg. In addition, there is a special stand that allows you to place the device almost vertically. All this great saves space in the workplace.

The quality of scanned materials is quite high. The maximum resolution is 4800х4800 dpi. But when using this mode, you will have to wait ... 10 minutes. At 1200 dpi, digitization takes about a minute. Color depth 48 bits. In general, you can even scan photos - a non-professional will not notice any serious flaws. You can only find fault with the proprietary software. Some users claim that on Windows XP and the latest versions of Windows 10 (Creators Update) there are problems with installing and using utilities.

Top scanners

The second category is the model of the broaching type. All of these scanners have an automatic feeder that allows you to quickly scan large amounts of information. The target audience is office workers who “operate” with large volumes of textual and graphical (diagrams, diagrams, etc.) information on separate sheets of a standard format.

4 Canon LF SCANNER M4

The only representative of professional technology, we believe the scanner is a lingering type from Canon. Why only? Yes, for the simple reason that competitors are significantly (2-3 times) more expensive, without offering anything that this handsome man could not do. The maximum scanned format is A0 (1016x2438 mm). Resolution, when compared with some of the scanners presented above, is not high - only 1200x1200 dpi, but real users point out an almost perfect copy of the original. At the same time, the scanning speed affects the average user - 330 mm / sec. The model can work with plotters Canon. The maximum thickness of the original carrier is 2 mm.

A distinctive feature of the model is a 22-inch touchscreen display. With it, you can immediately assess the quality of the scan, and if necessary, correct the tone, remove minor flaws, distortions, etc. Complaints to the device from buyers, judging by the reviews, no.

3 Canon P-215II

We start with the simplest and relatively cheap scanner of the lingering type. In the folded state, this is a very compact device with a mass of only 1 kg - if necessary, you can easily remove it in a desk drawer. In the "combat" mode, the top cover turns into a tray for 20 sheets.Scanning speed is low - only about 10 pages per minute (20 images) for color materials, and one and a half times faster for b / w. The resolution of the sensor is only 600 dpi, the color depth is 24 bits, and therefore the model can only be recommended for scanning documentation.

In addition to the above, in the reviews, users praise the model for the firmware. Thus, you can quickly connect the scanner to a new PC - given the compact size and low weight, the transportation of the device is not difficult - and then start working. Also, P-215II is characterized by minimal power consumption during operation - only 5 watts.

2 HP ScanJet Pro 3000 s3 Sheet-feed

The second line is expensive, but also better quality than competitors, HP scanner. When assembled, the device is several centimeters larger than competitors, which is easily compensated by better image quality and large tray volume. The 50 sheets placed in it will be scanned in approximately 1.5 minutes (up to 35 pages per minute). Image quality is not surprising: the resolution is 600x600 dpi, the color depth is 24 bits.

Where more users will be interested in a large number of additional functions. The scanner, for example, can automatically change the orientation of the document, crop the fields, determine the characters (to create a searchable PDF), and remove traces from the hole punch. Scanning can be carried out not only on a PC, but also to email or to the cloud. It is also possible to send the document to several sources at once.

1 Brother ADS-1600W

The latest, leading model can be recommended both for home and for work. The scanner has the most compact dimensions in the rating and a pleasant modern design. The top panel has a 6.8-inch color touch-screen display, with which you can control the scan settings. The same, by the way, can be done via a web interface. All major operating systems are supported. The quality of the pictures is somewhat better than that of the previous participant - all thanks to a resolution of 1200x1200 dpi (base - 600x600) and 24-bit color reproduction. The automatic feeder has a 20-sheet tray, which takes a minute to scan.

The possibilities may not be very surprising, but the choice of the “recipient” of the scan is huge. You can send a snapshot to a PC, mobile device, FTP server, to the cloud (DropBox, Google Drive, Flickr, Evernote), to mail or via the network. Such broad settings greatly facilitate the work with the device.

Top camera scanners and slide scanners

Photocamera or, in a different way, book scanners are used to digitize unstitched books, bound manuscripts and archival documents. Slide scanners are designed to receive images from photographic films and slides. You understand that no tablet or drawing device can cope with this task better than specialized equipment. It is focused on a specific target audience - archivists, teachers, lawyers, accountants and collectors - and it costs accordingly.

3 Fujitsu ScanSnap SV600

The model, which in reviews is called an indispensable assistant for its ability to create electronic versions of documents, old manuscripts, business cards and even receipts in minutes. Unlike other book scanners that are controlled by 3-4 buttons, the ScanSnap SV600 is activated by pressing just one button. The practical possibilities of the device are extremely wide: especially users like automatic functions like recognition of page turning, correction and ordering of images, support for multiple exposure, etc.

The quick menu offers various options for using scanned data: saving to Word, Excele or PowerPoint, sending to a mobile device or to a cloud service, simply scanning as a JPEG file.ScanSnap Receipt bundled software allows you to extract data from receipts in order to export them to accounting software. In general, the functionality does not complain, but the price tag of the device discourages many who were impressed.

2 Plustek OpticFilm 8100

Do not put an end to an impressive archive of family films - better scan them with the Plustek OpticFilm 8100 device and post the images in Google Photos or Facebook. Two interface elements turn the scanning process into a simple and effective exercise, while the new version of the SilverFast 8 proprietary software allows you to select a number of options and settings: set the resolution, specify the film type, the type of output file and destination folder, make color adjustments.

Other interesting tools include NegaFix (converting negative to positive), SRD (hardware removal of dust and scratches) and, of course, Multi-Exposure (increasing the dynamic range for the sake of the highest image quality). The slide scanner is made in the standard for the entire line of OpticFilm package size 120x119x272 mm, different maximum resolution (7200 dpi) and scan speed (113 sec.). Due to the manual submission of the originals, it is unlikely to be suitable for commercial use, but for the house a wonderful model.

1 Smart scanner CZUR ET16

How to scan a 300-page Talmud at home in 7 seconds? It is very easy with the smart scanner ET16 from the Chinese company CZUR, which has been manufacturing intelligent office equipment since 2013. If a conventional scanner processes up to 10 pages in 1 minute, then this model will cope with 40 in the same time. It looks like a desk lamp, just not the usual one, but the designer one is so good in construction, materials and assembly.

The device can be used for single or serial scanning at any level of illumination. To provide optimum light, the scanner is equipped with an adjustable LED backlight. The camera with matrix resolution of 16 megapixels and optical resolution - 300 dpi is responsible for the shooting. Work with business card format documents (90x50) and up to A3 is supported. Included with the scanner comes all the necessary: ​​CD with software, USB button and scan pedal, carpet background and 2 pairs of fingertips. The latter are necessary to keep the book in the right position. After scanning, the device algorithms recognize them and carefully remove them from the document. As a result, digital copies have the perfect look.

How to choose a scanner

The choice of scanner does not seem to be difficult for most users. However, in reality it is worth considering a few important features:

• Scanner type. First, decide what you are going to scan. Long scanner cope only with individual sheets. Tablet can "download" even a massive book.
• Sensor type. CIS - scanners with this type of sensor are smaller, lighter, simpler and cheaper. But they have a low depth of field (the bends of the book can be digitized with bad sharpness). With the CCD type, the situation is the opposite. Great depth of field, good color and overall quality, but expensive and cumbersome.
• Auto Feed Sheets. It is useful when scanning a large number of sheets (not books or magazines!). Load a pack in the tray, and the automation will do the rest for you. Especially useful in offices.
• Maximum format. Decide in advance how big the materials will be. Most scanners support A4 sheets. To scan A3 and above have to look for special models.
• Supported operating systems.It's simple: there are 3 main operating systems - Windows, MacOS and Linux. What use, that and should support the scanner.
• Depth of color. For home or office use, a 24-bit color model is sufficient. For professionals who scan photos for further processing, it is advisable to take models with a color depth of 48 bits.
• Resolution. And this characteristic depends on the scope of application. For home and work, the model will be enough for 600-1200 dpi. Photo editor - from 2000 dpi and above.

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