When you're piecing together a machine vision identification setup, the line between camera and cable can be the whole decision. Both are Keyence components, but they solve different problems. This head-to-head looks at the KEYENCE CA-HX200M camera with lens and the Keyence CA-CH3 3M cable, so you can pick the one that fits the part of your system you're actually building.
Machine vision identification needs something to see the target and something to carry that signal. The CA-HX200M is the seeing part, with a lens attached. The CA-CH3 is the carrying part, designed for Keyence CA Series cameras. Knowing which one is missing is the first step.
Quick verdict
Pick the KEYENCE MACHINE VISION CAMERA WITH LENS CA-HX200M W/F1.4/12MM when you need the actual imaging component. Pick the Keyence CA-CH3 Machine Vision Camera Cable 3M 10ft when you already have a Keyence CA Series camera and need a 3-meter link.
Listed-price comparison
| Product | Listed price | Price bar | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEYENCE CA-HX200M camera with lens | USD 249.99 | Used | |
| Keyence CA-CH3 cable 3M 10ft | USD 34.52 | Used |
The two listed prices sit $215.47 apart, and each product targets a different stage of a vision system. A machine vision task typically needs both a capture device and a link; this head-to-head is about choosing the right one for your current setup.
Where each product wins
- For image capture: The CA-HX200M camera with its F1.4/12mm lens is the component that puts the vision in machine vision. Its MPN is CA-HX200M, and it is used.
- For connecting an existing camera: The CA-CH3 cable is explicitly compatible with Keyence CA Series machine vision cameras, offers a 3M / 10ft length, and is made in Japan.
Product notes
KEYENCE MACHINE VISION CAMERA WITH LENS CA-HX200M W/F1.4/12MM
This unit pairs the CA-HX200M camera body with an F1.4/12mm lens, so it is a ready-to-image starting point for a machine vision identification system. It is used, with MPN CA-HX200M, and priced at USD 249.99. If your system lacks the capture end, this is the component that faces the target. The trade-off is that this item is the camera-plus-lens element, not the cable element, so you will need to handle connectivity separately. The price covers a camera-plus-lens set, not just a body. For someone assembling a vision line, this is the piece that starts the image chain.
Keyence CA-CH3 Machine Vision Camera Cable 3M 10ft
If your machine vision identification build already has a Keyence CA Series camera, the CA-CH3 cable is the practical link. It is a 3M/10ft cable, compatible with CA Series machine vision cameras, and made in Japan. At USD 34.52, it sits at the lower end of the price spread in this comparison. The limitation is clear: a cable alone cannot capture an image. It only makes sense when you are connecting, extending, or replacing the link between an existing camera and the rest of your vision system. If the camera is already on the line, this cable is the missing connection.
Final choice by use case
- You need to capture images: Choose the KEYENCE MACHINE VISION CAMERA WITH LENS CA-HX200M W/F1.4/12MM.
- You need to connect an existing Keyence CA Series camera: Choose the Keyence CA-CH3 Machine Vision Camera Cable 3M 10ft.
If you are at the beginning of a machine vision identification project and have to choose one, the camera with lens gives you the actual sensing capability. If the camera is already sitting on your line and a 3M connection is what is missing, the cable is the match.
