Digital Microscopes | Education, hobbyists, small-scale inspections | Magnification: 1000x (▲ vs 500x industry standard) Screen: 4.3" HD LCD (▲ vs 3.5" standard) Lighting: LED (≥5000 lux, ISO 20471) | High-resolution imaging for detailed work Portable with built-in screen Certified durability (CE, EPR) | Limited to 1000x (lower than electron microscopes) Requires flat surfaces for stability |
Electron Microscopes | Advanced research, nanotechnology | Magnification: 1,000,000x (industry standard) Vacuum Chamber: Required for high-resolution imaging | Ultra-high resolution for molecular-level analysis Industry gold standard for precision | Expensive maintenance Large footprint Not portable |
Stereo Microscopes | Dissection, circuit board inspection | Magnification: 20–200x (industry standard) 3D Viewing: Stereoscopic lenses (ISO 9345) | 3D depth perception for precision tasks Handles bulky specimens | Lower magnification than digital/electron microscopes Requires manual focus adjustment |
Portable Microscopes | Fieldwork, on-site inspections | Magnification: 100–500x (industry standard) Battery Life: 8+ hours (IEC 62133) Weight: 0.5kg (lightweight) | Compact design for field use Wireless connectivity (USB-C compliant) | Lower resolution than lab-grade models Limited to basic magnification |
Educational Microscopes | Schools, basic labs | Magnification: 400–600x (industry standard) Durability: Drop-resistant (MIL-STD-810G) Cost: $100–$300 | Affordable for classrooms Rugged for student use Includes lesson kits | Limited advanced features Lower resolution for specialized research |
Industrial Microscopes | Quality control, manufacturing | Magnification: 500–2000x (industry standard) Software Integration: AI defect detection (ISO 13399) Durability: IP54 rating | Automated defect analysis High-throughput inspection Robust for factory environments | High upfront cost Requires trained technicians Less portable |