SWIFT S7 Trinocular Pillar
#5 in StereoFull review
The cheapest trinocular zoom stereo here with its own ring light, for hobby soldering, gems and coins. A boom version suits bigger work.
Amazon $339.99$339.99
The SWIFT S7 Trinocular Pillar is the better microscope overall, rated 3.6 to 3.0. The SWIFT S7 Trinocular Pillar leads on viewing and optics. The OMAX G323 wins on features and working distance. The SWIFT S7 Trinocular Pillar costs $16 less ($339.99 vs $355.99).
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OMAX G323
#10 in StereoFull review
A fixed-power binocular stereo with a long warranty and useful working distance. The halogen lights are a drawback next to LED models.
Amazon $355.99$355.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the SWIFT S7 Trinocular Pillar for viewing (continuous zoom, trinocular head vs fixed steps, binocular head) and optics (3.5x to 90x optical vs 10x to 60x optical).
- Choose the OMAX G323 for features (top light, under-stage light vs LED ring light) and working distance (120 mm working distance vs 100 mm working distance).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every stereo microscope; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | SWIFT S7 Trinocular Pillar | OMAX G323 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Price 10% | 47 $339.99 | 45 $355.99 |
| Optics 25% | 100 3.5x to 90x optical | 56 10x to 60x optical |
| Working distance 15% | 33 100 mm working distance | 47 120 mm working distance |
| Viewing 20% | 90 continuous zoom, trinocular head | 0 fixed steps, binocular head |
| Features 20% | 30 LED ring light | 40 top light, under-stage light |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| SWIFT S7 Trinocular Pillar | OMAX G323 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics and imaging | ||
| Optical magnification | 3.5-90x | 10-60x |
| Zoom | Continuous, 0.7-4.5x | Fixed steps |
| Eyepieces | WF10x | WF10x and WF20x |
| Field of view | - | 37.5 mm |
| Working distance | 100 mm | 120 mm |
| Viewing and output | ||
| Head | Trinocular | Binocular |
| Camera included | No | No |
| Stand and lighting | ||
| Stand | Pillar | Pillar |
| Lights | Ring | Top, Under-stage |
| Light type | LED | halogen |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | - | 5 years |