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The best document cameras 2025 - top devices in the test

In this test, we present you with the best document cameras in 2025 - for different areas of application and in every price range.

After our detailed expert test, the best models were sorted into clear lists and made available for you. This gives you a quick overview of all document cameras for school, office or mobile use. With our test winners you are always on the safe side!

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The best document cameras under 500 euros

You don't have to spend vast sums of money on a good document camera. Here you will find visualisers with a super price-performance ratio.

Place 1

celexon DK800 document camera

CMOS sensor
Full HD resolution
60 fps
10x digital zoom
HDMI & VGA outputs
HDMI, USB A, VGA & SD card inputs
integrated microphone
Live commentary function
Macro function

About the product

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2nd place

celexon DK500 document camera

1 / 4 " CMOS sensor
Full HD resolution
60 fps
10 × digital zoom
HDMI & VGA output
VGA input

About the product

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3rd place

Epson Document Camera ELPDC13

1 / 2.7" CMOS sensor
Full HD resolution
30 fps
10x digital zoom
HDMI & VGA output
VGA input

About the product

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Place 4th place

Optoma Document Camera DC450

1 / 2.7 CMOS sensor
Full HD resolution
30 fps
12x optical zoom
16x digital zoom
HDMI & VGA output
VGA input

About the product

The best document cameras under 800 euros

Document cameras for high demands, for use in schools or offices.

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Place 1

ELMO Document Camera L-12W

1 / 3.2" CMOS sensor
Full HD resolution
30 fps
12x optical zoom
16x digital zoom
HDMI & VGA, 3.5mm jack outputs
HDMI, Ethernet port, USB A, USB B, VGA & microphone Inputs

About the product

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2nd place

ELMO Document Camera ELPDC21

1/2.7" CMOS sensor
Full HD resolution
30 fps
12x optical zoom
16x digital zoom
HDMI & VGA output

About the product

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3rd place

Lumens Document Camera DC193

1 / 3 CMOS sensor
Full HD resolution
30 fps
20x optical zoom
12x digital zoom
HDMI, VGA, S-Video & 3.5mm jack output
HDMI, VGA, USB Type A & USB Type B input

About the product

Document cameras for every situation

Here you will find document cameras that meet every requirement! High quality and suitable for all situations.

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1st place

Lumens Document Camera PS752

Full HD resolution
30 fps
20x optical zoom
12x digital zoom
HDMI, VGA & C-Video output
HDMI & VGA input
Network control
Internal memory
Integrated LED lights
Integrated microphone

About the product

The best mobile document cameras

The best document cameras for mobile use. Quick to set up and take down and lightweight.

A true alternative: The Belkin Tablet Stage 2.0

The Belkin Tablet Stage allows you to use your tablet as a document camera. Simply place your standard tablet, ranging in size from 7 to 11 inches (up to 12.9" for certain iPad models), in the holder provided on the Belkin Tablet Stage and turn it into an interactive presentation tool!

Using the Belkin Tablet Stage app and your tablet's camera, you can capture images and videos in real time and project them onto a screen or projector. All you need to do is connect your tablet to the projection device of your choice.

The free Belkin Stage App offers you many possibilities to give your presentation creatively and precisely. Fade in texts, graphics or captions and highlight the most important information. A special feature is the video recording. This means you can return to the recorded material at any time.

Discover the Belkin Tablet Stage now!

Document cameras - The most frequently asked questions

Document cameras are becoming more and more popular and are replacing the outdated overhead projector. Especially in combination with a projector and screen or an interactive whiteboard, the Visualizer creates real excitement during a presentation.

The greatest advantage of a document camera is the wide range of possible applications: In addition to normal presentations, live recordings can also be made or extreme enlargements can be achieved using accessories.

What is a document camera?

A document camera consists of a video camera on a usually flexible arm. This allows documents or objects to be optimally photographed, filmed and presented. Since the camera is located above the projected object, the document camera looks similar to an overhead projector at first glance, but the document camera is smaller, lighter and technically up-to-date.

Do you only use a document camera at school?

Document cameras are mainly used in schools. However, the useful functions can also be optimally used in meeting rooms or other educational institutions.

What magnifications are possible with a document camera?

Document cameras can achieve extreme magnification, but this depends on the zoom characteristics of the camera. There are two zoom characteristics in total: digital zoom and optical zoom. The larger the total zoom, the larger an object can be displayed. To calculate the total zoom, all values are multiplied (calculation example: 12 digital x 2 sensor x 8 x optical = 192x total zoom).

Difference between optical zoom and digital zoom

The difference between these two zoom features is that the optical zoom only zooms in and the image resolution remains the same. The digital zoom, on the other hand, is calculated by the camera. This usually works in favour of the image resolution.

Can document cameras only record two-dimensional objects?

No. Thanks to the adjustment possibilities of the camera arm, three-dimensional objects can also be recorded and presented. For example, position a replica on your desk and record each side of the replica in detail with the video function and the flexible camera arm.

Our product recommendations for mobile use

Our product recommendations for stationary use

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