#Flatbed photo scanner reviews 2016 update

Additionally, the cameras can take photos and videos for documentation, and these models have built-in LED’s and are made to double in function as reading/table lamps, although they are a little more expensive than sheet-fed options. These camera scanners tend to have some sophisticated features like OCR (Optical Character Recognition), TWAIN and SDK, as well as the smart ability to fill in broken edges. We’ve replaced the 1st and 2nd options with a couple of the latest portable camera scanners (the iOChow S1 and iCodis X7) that seem to have cropped up in the last few years and lack the ‘bulkiness’ of traditional sheet-fed portable models. Additionally, we replaced the Doxie Q with the slightly newer and less feature-rich -but more portable - Doxie Go SE.

#Flatbed photo scanner reviews 2016 update

We had to update this list considerably, seeing as many of the models like the Fujitsu ScanSnap and Flip-Pal Wireless were outdated for a category like this with ‘fast-moving’ technology. The Brother DS-940DW makes its debut this year and is one of our favorites due to its balance of price, performance, and overall features. We also removed the iCodis X7 in favor of it newer iteration, the iCodis X9, which has a higher megapixel camera. While the Tango X might be longer, it is a couple of pounds lighter and offers printing capabilities.

Also, we felt if you were willing to carry something of its heft, then you might as well opt for the HP Tango X instead. During this update, we decided to remove the Raven Pro due its large size and weight that really makes it questionable of whether it should be considered portable or not.