It is hard to store physical copies of photos, or it’s even harder to send specific images from the album to someone we love. Hence, we use a scanner to digitalize a particular photo and store it on our desktop or any storage device just in case we lose it. There are digital converters and even traditional scanners. Today we will compare Kodak Scanza and Epson V600. Both of them have very few similarities in them.
Our Verdict
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Both the products are good at what they do, but if you are a person who requires an all-rounder scanner, we will recommend you to go with the Epson V600. To justify our verdict, we will compare and differentiate both the products thoroughly.
Kodak Scanza Vs Epson V600: Comparison Chart
| Specifications | Kodak Scanza | Epson V600 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Kodak Scanza | Epson V600 |
| Type | Continuous Loading | Flatbed |
| DPI | 14 MP | 6400 |
| Supported Slide | 35mm, 126, 110, Super 8 & 8mm | up to 6 x 22 cm |
| Power Source | AC Adapter and USB 5 VDC output | AC Adapter |
| Interface | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Price | Check Price | Check Price |
Differences
1. Display
The Kodak Scanza has the feature of a display which the Epson V600 lacks. It has a 3.5-inch display through which you can control the RGB, resolution, and access your photos. It will also warn you when your SD Card is full. However, the Epson V600 does not have any display in it.
2. Digital ICE
The Epson V600 has the technology of Digital ICE. This is used to remove any dust, tears, scratches from the prints or films. This feature is helpful when you are scanning an old photo with a lot of dirt and damages.
3. Documents
Another significant difference between them is, you cannot use the Kodak Scanza to scan any documents or papers. All it allows is to scan film negatives. So, if you are buying this, make sure you do have a lot of negatives to work with.
4. Transparency Unit
The Epson V600 comes with a transparency unit. This helps it to deal with films and negatives without any software. All you have to do is place the negative in one of the holders and scan. This also works well with documents and photos.
5. Dimensions
The Kodak Scanza has a 12 x 12 x 12.7 cm dimension, and the Epson V600 has dimensions 27.9 x 48.3 x 11.7 cm. So, in terms of size, the Kodak Scanza is smaller in size and is lighter with 460g weight.
Similarities
1. Interface
In both the devices, the photo, documents can be transferred to the scanners through the mode of USB 2.0.
2. Negatives
Another difference between both of them is the ability to scan. However, they both have different specifications while scanning. The Kodak Scanza can scan 35mm slides, 110 slides, 126 slides, 35mm films, super eight films, 126 films, and 110 films. The Epson can work with documents, papers, and films. However, since both are capable of scanning films, it is a similarity between them.
3. Power Source
Both devices can be powered through the AC Adapter. However, Kodak Scanza also has the option of powering the device using a 5 VDC output USB.
4. OS Compatibility
The Epson V600 and the Kodak Scanza is compatible with both Windows and macOS.
Features And Technical Specifications of Kodak Scanza
- 03lbs weight
- Available in Black Color
- 14 MP Megapixels
- software to enhance to 22MP
- 5 inches display
- Can be viewed from On-screen saved on SD card, Mac, Windows via USB and HDMI/TV output
- On-screen saved on SD card, Mac, Windows via USB, HDMI output
- Can convert into 35mm slides, 110 slides, 126 slides, 35mm films, super eight films, 126 films, 110 films
- One-year Warranty
Features And Technical Specification of Epson V600
- 1 x 19.8 x 6 inches dimensions
- 9lbs Weight
- Can scan, copy, scan to email and PDF
- Digital ICE Technology which helps in removing dust, creases, tears, and scratches.
- ReadyScan technology, LED light for no warm-up and energy efficiency
- 6400 x 9600 DPI
- 4 Dmax
- Windows/Mac Operating systems
- ArcSoft Photo Studio, OCR, One-touch photo fix software
- 7 x 9.5 inches Transparency Unit
- 8 x 10 inches
- 5 x 11.7 inches Scanner bed
- Film holders
- 35mm film mounted sides/ 6 x 22-inch medium format medium format
What’s In The Box?
Kodak Scanza
- HDMI cable
- USB cable 3-piece adapter
- Video cable
- Cleaning brush
Epson V600
- V600 Photo Scanner
- Transparency Unit
- Film Holder
- Holder for Mounted Slides
- Medium-Format Film Holder
- Scanner Software CD-ROM
- ArcSoft PhotoStudio Software
- USB Cable
- AC Adapter and Power Cord
- 1-Year Warranty
Overview Of Kodak Scanza
The Kodak Scanza is a scanner that is equipped with three inserts and three adapters for compatibility. It can work and save slides and negatives with size 35mm, 126, 110, Super 8, and 8mm. It has a slot for letting in photos. You can adjust the brightness, RGB while scanning. It has 22 MP resolution with software interpolation. It also has a CMOS Sensor with 14MP optical resolution.
Another feature is that it has a 3.5″ LCD screen, which is used the photos. The display can be controlled by three keys. After scanning, you can save the file in your PC using the USB 2.0 cable provided with it. It also gives you the option of keeping them to your SD card. It also has the feature where you can have a slideshow of all the photos within the scanner. You can also view these photos using the HDMI cable provided. Finally, the scanner is compatible with Windows and Mac OS.
- Excellent quality images
- Also has a display screen
- Can only convert films
Overview Of Epson V600
The Epson V600 is also a great scanner that can work with photos as well as documents. It can convert 35mm medium format slides, films, and prints to a high-resolution scan. It has a maximum resolution of 6400 x 9600 dpi and is capable of creating enlargements up to 17 x 22″. It has transparency units that help in the scanning of slides and negatives.
The Epson V600 has ReadyScan technology that helps in operating without any heating before using the device, which leads to a reduction of power consumption. You can create PDF or attach and send emails easily using V600. To get a more crisp and neater image, it uses the Digital ICE Technology, which removes scratches and dust. It comes with software like ArcSoft PhotoStudio and Easy Photo Fix to further increase the quality of the image.
- Color Restoration is good
- Gives high quality scanned images
- The ICE feature slows down the saving process
- No display
FAQs
1. Does Kodak Scanza have ICE Technology?
Does Kodak Scanza have ICE Technology?
2. What is the resolution of Kodak Scanza?
It has a resolution of 14 MP.
3. How can I save the scanned images in Epson V600?
You can save the images using the USB cable 2.0 provided with it.
4. What is the resolution of Epson V600?
It has a resolution of 6400 x 9600 DPI.
Bottom Line
After all the comparison, it is a tough choice to choose one among them. However, if we had to select, we would go with the Epson V600. It has a more straightforward software setup and also can scan emails and pdfs. Although it lacks a display, it might not be necessary because it does scan documents and images. However, if you are more into converting films and negatives, we would recommend you to go with the Kodak Scanza.
Kodak SCANZA Digital Film & Slide Scanner - Editor's Choice
Summary
The Kodak Scanza is a scanner that is equipped with three inserts and three adapters for compatibility. It can work and save slides and negatives with size 35mm, 126, 110, Super 8, and 8mm. It has a slot for letting in photos. You can adjust the brightness, RGB while scanning. It has 22 MP resolution with software interpolation.
One of the questions I would have liked to have had answered is how fast does each slide or each negative take to scan. That’s a big deal… the scanza is doing one at a time while the Epson is doing a whole bunch at one time, but how long does that take to do? Also, it seems the Epson can do enlargements up to 17 by 20 inches, where you would probably only get a 4×6 from the scanza before degredation. It seems to me the scanza is good for storing slides and film on a computer but not for enlarging them, however with the Epson you have the ability to enlarge them without any degradation.