When you're setting up a production line or QC station, the decision that eats up the most time is usually machine vision identification: which camera do you actually pair with your inspection software and lighting? The four options here run from USD 119.00 to USD 332.49, with conditions ranging from new to used and roles ranging from a flexible camera module with lens to a dedicated imaging camera reader. The payoff is a clearer buying decision: you'll know which unit to nominate for a budget spare, a new component, a reader-style identification role, or an Epson CV1 Vision System install.
Quick take
If you want the least expensive way into a camera-with-lens setup, the Keyence XG-H2100M is the entry point. If you prefer a never-used Sentech unit with Japanese manufacturing and high-speed positioning, the EGE-F-H32N fits. If your priority is reading and identification, the Cognex DataMan DM474QL-M is the camera reader sensor in the group. And if you're already anchored to the Epson CV1 Vision System, the Epson R12B120359 CV1 is the standard-resolution camera to choose.
Listed price comparison
| Camera | Listed Price | Price Bar | Condition | Quick Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentech EGE-F-H32N | USD 199.00 | New - Open Box | High-speed machine vision camera from Japan | |
| Keyence XG-H2100M | USD 119.00 | Used | Machine vision camera module with lens | |
| Cognex DataMan DM474QL-M | USD 255.00 | Used | Imaging camera reader for identification | |
| Epson R12B120359 CV1 | USD 332.49 | New | Standard resolution camera for Epson CV1 Vision System |
Decision matrix
Use your main constraint to narrow the list:
- Price first: Keyence XG-H2100M is the lowest-priced option, and it includes a lens.
- New condition preferred: Epson R12B120359 CV1 is the only unit listed as New.
- Japanese high-speed focus: Sentech EGE-F-H32N is an open-box high-speed camera with Japan as the country of origin.
- Reading/identification role: Cognex DataMan DM474QL-M is the dedicated imaging camera reader sensor here.
Product notes
Sentech EGE-F-H32N Industrial Machine Vision Camera NEW Open Box Japan
This Sentech is a middle-priced option, and its condition is the reason to look twice: new open box means the original retail box was opened, but the camera component stays in anti-static wrap and the component was never used. It's a high-speed industrial machine vision camera made in Japan, with part number EC-04281. If you need more than one unit, four are listed at this price, which makes it practical for a multi-camera setup. The limitation is that the box is not sealed, so this is not a shelf-fresh retail unit. It's a suited pick for inspection, quality control, and precision imaging work where the open-box history is acceptable.
Keyence XG-H2100M Industrial Machine Vision Camera Module w/ Lens
The Keyence sits at the low end of the price range, and it is a machine vision camera module that includes a lens. That makes it a straightforward choice for a budget bench or a spare module when you don't want to source optics separately. The module was recently retired from service by a local business, so condition is used and the unit comes as pictured with nothing additional included. The main thing to weigh is service history: a used module that leaves a production environment may have wear that isn't visible in a listing photo. If the used condition is acceptable, the entry-level cost is a solid reason to pull the trigger.
Cognex DataMan DM474QL-M Industrial Machine Vision Imaging Camera Reader Sensor
This Cognex is framed as an industrial machine vision imaging camera reader sensor, which gives it a clear reader-style role in the comparison. Its model number is DM474QL-M, and it is tied to accurate reading and identification of objects in manufacturing, quality control, and automation. If your line needs a camera that can handle identification rather than general-purpose imaging alone, this is the unit that matches that language. It is also a used unit, and that's the trade-off: you're paying for a pre-owned device. The price slot, above the entry-level module and below the new Epson system camera, reflects a middle-priced role for a camera reader.
Epson R12B120359 CV1 Standard Resolution Machine Vision Camera CV1 Vision System
The Epson is the highest-priced camera here, and it's also the only one listed as New. It is a standard-resolution model designed for the Epson CV1 Vision System, with cable termination and unit quantity of one. If you're building around Epson's vision environment, this compatibility makes the purchase straightforward. The price is the main limitation: it sits above every other camera in this group. For a project that doesn't need CV1 compatibility, that extra cost is hard to justify. For a CV1-based line, however, having a new camera with the matching CV1 designation removes a lot of guesswork.
Final recommendation by use case
- Module with lens: Choose the Keyence XG-H2100M.
- New/open-box high-speed component: Choose the Sentech EGE-F-H32N.
- Identification-focused camera reader: Choose the Cognex DataMan DM474QL-M.
- Epson CV1 Vision System setup: Choose the Epson R12B120359 CV1.
