Canon CanoScan Lide 400 Slim
Score: 77/100
Kodak Slide N SCAN
Score: 60/100Rankings
The Canon CanoScan LiDE 400 provides ultra-high 4800 × 4800 dpi resolution and rapid 8-second A4 scans via USB-C. Without an ADF and limited to USB connectivity, it serves home users and photographers needing high-detail flatbed scans.
The Kodak Slide N Scan (RODFS50) is a portable, standalone film digitizer with a 5-inch LCD and HDMI output, ideal for hobbyists converting 35 mm slides. Its 14 MP native sensor limits high-detail work and manual loading slows workflow. Best suited for casual users who need quick, on-the-go digitization of common film formats.
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| ↓ lower better | 1.633 kg | 0.454 kgbest |
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Maximum Document Size (mm) | 297 mm | 50 mm |
Weight (kg) | 1.633 kg | 0.454 kg |
Dimensions (W×D×H) | 14.5 x 1.7 x 14.5 inches | 136x134x95 |
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Professional reviewers and editors consistently commend the LiDE 400 for its speed, high optical resolution, and user-friendly EZ button layout, noting that it delivers sharp scans quickly and includes useful image-enhancement tools, though they point out the lack of an ADF and limited macOS support as drawbacks.
Everyday users appreciate the scanner's compact footprint, quick scan times, and one-touch PDF creation, while recurring concerns revolve around the absence of wireless or batch-scan capabilities and occasional software compatibility issues on newer operating systems.
Professional reviewers commend the Kodak RODFS50 for its user-friendly, standalone design and versatile film adapters, making it a solid choice for hobbyists who need quick, on-the-go digitization.
Everyday users generally praise the scanner's simplicity, portability, and ability to produce ready-viewable JPEGs on a TV, especially for family photo preservation. Common complaints revolve around the manual film loading process, limited resolution for large prints, and the restriction to certain film formats and SD card capacity.
