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| Product | HP Scanjet G4050 | Epson Perfection 4990 photo scanner | Epson Perfection V700 photo scanner | Epson Perfection V600 Photo (flatbed scanner) | Epson Perfection V500 Photo Scanner |
| Price | $179.99 to $257.95 | $249.99 | $649.00 to $979.88 | $187.76 to $233.47 | $149.99 to $213.60 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Average user rating | 1.5 stars | 4 stars | 3 stars | 3.5 stars | 2.5 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | March 1, 2005 | March 17, 2006 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | The HP Scanjet G4050 is a solid scanner that could use a driver overhaul and a better means of handling slides. | A versatile and inexpensive model for producing high-quality scans of photographs and film. | The Epson Perfection V700 Photo makes an excellent choice for a deep-pocketed photo hobbyist or a pro who needs to scan originals in a mixture of sizes. | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Scanner type | Flatbed scanner | Flatbed scanner | Flatbed scanner | Flatbed scanner | Flatbed scanner |
| Scanner form factor | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop |
| Input type | Color | Color | Color | Color | Color |
| Scanner interface type | Hi-Speed USB | IEEE 1394 (FireWire) | IEEE 1394 (FireWire) | Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Microsoft Windows Vista (64-bit versions) Microsoft Windows Vista Apple MacOS X 10.3.9 Apple MacOS X 10.4 or later | Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP Apple MacOS X 10.2 or later | Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows ME Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional / XP Professional Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition Apple MacOS X 10.2.x - 10.4.x | Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Apple MacOS X 10.4.x Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows Vista Apple MacOS X 10.5.x Apple MacOS X 10.3.9 | Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional Apple MacOS X 10.2.8 or later Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows Vista |
| Scanner Speed Details:Image Resolution | 200 dpi 300 dpi | 300 dpi 4800 dpi 600 dpi 2400 dpi | 300 dpi 600 dpi | 6400 dpi | Info unavailable |
| Service & support details type | Limited warranty | Limited warranty | Limited warranty | Limited warranty | Limited warranty |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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