Plustek ePhoto Z300
Score: 73/100
Canon CanoScan Lide 400 Slim
Score: 77/100Rankings
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 Plustek ePhoto Z300 is a compact sheet-fed photo scanner that digitizes 4×6 in photos in about 2 seconds with automatic crop and deskew. Its single-sheet feeder, USB 2.0 connection, and limited duty cycle make it less suitable for high-volume or wireless workflows. Best for home users and families digitizing photo collections.
| Attribute | | |
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600 dpi | 4,800 dpibest | |
— | 48 bitsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 4.5 Wbest |
— | 297 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.5 kgbest | 1.633 kg |
— | 1 yearsbest | |
— | 4 formatsbest | |
— | 2 packagesbest |
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Optical Resolution (dpi) | 600 dpi | 4800 dpi |
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Weight (kg) | 1.5 kg | 1.633 kg |
Dimensions (W×D×H) | 19.685×19.685×11.024 inches | 14.5 x 1.7 x 14.5 inches |
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Professional editors commend the Z300 for its speed, gentle handling of photos, and solid CCD image quality, positioning it as an efficient alternative to flat-bed scanners for home and small-office environments. The main criticism from experts is the absence of wireless connectivity and the limited duty cycle, which keep it out of the high-volume professional market.
Everyday users consistently highlight the scanner's rapid 2-second photo scans, easy auto-crop/deskew, and reliable color reproduction, making it a favorite for digitizing family photo archives.
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.
