TABLE 1.
Comparison of the imaging box to other devices.
| Type | Cost1 | Resolution | Color | Fluorescence | |
| Imaging box (this study) | Plate imager | $33 | Varies2 | Yes | No |
| Singer PhenoBooth+ | Plate imager | $22,000 | 23 MP | Yes | Yes |
| UVP Colony Doc-It | Plate imager | $7,660 | 17.9 MP | Yes | Yes |
| UVP BioDoc-It | Gel imaging system | $250–$13,000 | 1.3 MP | No | No |
| Canon Pixma Mg2522 | Scanner | $99 | 600 dpi | Yes | No |
| Epson Perfection V39 | Scanner | $99 | 4,800 dpi | Yes | No |
1The cost listed for the imaging box is the cost to construct the apparatus while the cost listed for commercial units is the cost to purchase new. The UVP BioDoc-It is no longer available new but is available used in a wide price range. 2The resolution of images captured using the Imaging Box depends on the camera being used. The cameras used in this study had resolutions between 10 and 12 megapixels.