When your production line needs machine vision identification, the first decision is often between a dedicated reader sensor and a full color camera. Two Cognex units sit at different points on that spectrum: the DataMan DM474QL-M and the IS7802C-363-50. Both are built for industrial imaging, but they are not interchangeable. This head-to-head looks at what each unit is best suited for and which one makes sense for a typical inspection or identification task.
Quick verdict
For straightforward object reading and identification, the DataMan DM474QL-M is the pragmatic machine vision identification pick because it is the lower-cost unit. If color imaging with a matched lens is essential, the IS7802C-363-50 is the one to buy.
At a glance
| Feature | DataMan DM474QL-M | IS7802C-363-50 |
| Listed price | USD 255.00 | USD 699.00 |
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| Product type | Industrial machine vision imaging camera reader sensor | Color machine vision camera with Opto TC23016 lens |
| Condition | Used | Used |
Where each product wins
- DataMan DM474QL-M wins when your machine vision identification task is centered on a reader sensor that can handle inspection, reading, and object identification. Its lower listed price makes it the cost-conscious choice.
- IS7802C-363-50 wins when color imaging is non-negotiable. This unit works, comes from a working environment, is in excellent cosmetic condition, and is paired with the Opto TC23016 lens.
Cognex DataMan DM474QL-M Industrial Machine Vision Imaging Camera Reader Sensor
On a line that needs straightforward machine vision identification, the DataMan DM474QL-M is a focused tool. This industrial machine vision imaging camera reader sensor is designed for precise inspection and accurate reading, which matches the core job of identifying objects in automation and quality control. For a buyer who wants Cognex hardware for reading and identification without paying for the higher-priced unit, this is the lower-cost direction. The trade-off is that it is a reader sensor rather than a color machine vision camera, so if your process truly needs color imaging, this unit points you toward the IS7802C instead.
Cognex IS7802C-363-50 Color Machine Vision Camera 825-10786-1R Opto TC23016 Lens
The IS7802C-363-50 is the color machine vision path in this pairing. It works and comes from a working environment, making it an appealing route when color inspection is part of your machine vision identification workflow. It is the higher-priced unit in this head-to-head, so it fits buyers who have room in the budget for a color camera. Its practical limitation is the larger upfront cost compared with the DataMan reader; if color is not a requirement, the DM474QL-M is the leaner choice.
Final choice by use case
Choose the Cognex DataMan DM474QL-M at USD 255.00 if your machine vision identification job is about reading and identifying objects with a dedicated reader sensor. Choose the Cognex IS7802C-363-50 at USD 699.00 if color imaging and the Opto TC23016 lens are part of the requirement. In short, the DataMan is the cost-focused identification pick and the IS7802C is the color-camera specialist.
