Choosing between two used machine vision cameras usually comes down to one practical question: how much do you need to spend to get the images your line requires? The KEYENCE CA-HX200M with a 12mm F1.4 lens is priced at $249.99. The Cognex IS7802C-363-50 color camera with an Opto TC23016 lens is priced at $699.00. Both are used units, but the $449.01 spread separates a modest investment from a much bigger one.
Quick verdict
If color imaging is a must-have, the Cognex camera is the one to buy. If you want to keep your upfront spend near the lower end of the price range and color isn't part of the job, the KEYENCE camera is the more practical route. The choice really comes down to what the extra money buys: a color camera with an explicit working condition statement.
Comparison
| Comparison area | KEYENCE CA-HX200M | Cognex IS7802C-363-50 |
| Listed price | USD 249.99 | USD 699.00 |
| Brand | KEYENCE | Cognex |
| Condition | Used | Used |
| Model | CA-HX200M | IS7802C-363-50 |
| Included lens | 12mm F1.4 lens | Opto TC23016 lens |
| Title phrase | MACHINE VISION CAMERA WITH LENS | Color Machine Vision Camera |
Where each product wins
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- Cognex IS7802C-363-50: The title identifies it as a color machine vision camera, and the description says it works and was removed from a working environment. That gives it an explicit working statement.
- Both are used, so neither is a new-equipment purchase.
Product notes
KEYENCE MACHINE VISION CAMERA WITH LENS CA-HX200M W/F1.4/12MM
The KEYENCE is the lower-priced option in this head-to-head, and the bundled 12mm F1.4 lens means you don't have to buy a lens separately just to get started. It's described as used industrial surplus, so its condition is expressed in general terms. If your inspection task doesn't require the color imaging capability that the other unit advertises, this one leaves more room in your budget. The CA-HX200M model number is a useful reference for checking compatibility with your existing vision setup. A buyer who needs a confirmed working camera may want the unit that includes an explicit working statement.
Cognex IS7802C-363-50 Color Machine Vision Camera 825-10786-1R Opto TC23016 Lens
The Cognex IS7802C-363-50 is the higher-priced pick and is identified in the title as a color machine vision camera. The description states it is in excellent cosmetic condition, works, and was removed from a working environment. That makes it attractive when your identification or inspection work depends on color. The included Opto TC23016 lens is part of the package, and Country of Origin Ireland is listed for reference. The trade-off is the price: it sits at the high end of the range, so it makes sense only if you specifically need color and want a used unit with a stated working status.
Final choice by use case
Choose the KEYENCE CA-HX200M for a lower-cost start in machine vision identification, especially if the color features of the other camera aren't part of your requirement. Choose the Cognex IS7802C-363-50 when your application depends on a color camera and you prefer the extra assurance of a unit described as working and in excellent cosmetic condition.
