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Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper
$207.05
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Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper vs Fowler 54-100-777
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Fowler 54-100-777 is cheaper at $130.25. Every spec and price links to its source.
Fowler
Fowler 54-100-777
$130.25Cheaper
Which is better: the Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper or Fowler 54-100-777?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Fowler 54-100-777 is the cheaper at $130.25.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper | Fowler 54-100-777 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $207.05 | $130.25 |
| Brand | Mitutoyo | Fowler |
| Released | — | — |
| Measuring range (in) | 0-6 in / 0-150 mm | 0-6 in / 0-150 mm |
| Resolution (in) | 0.0005 in / 0.01 mm | 0.0005 in / 0.01 mm |
| Accuracy (in) | ±0.001 in / ±0.03 mm | ±0.001 in / ±0.02 mm |
| Display type | LCD, ABSOLUTE electromagnetic-induction linear encoder with Advanced Onsite Sensor (AOS) | LCD, absolute ceramic capacitive scale (ABS/incremental) |
| Material | Hardened stainless steel, 40 mm jaws | Stainless steel frame |
| IP rating | — | IP54 |
| Data output | None (-30 suffix = no SPC/data output; Mitutoyo's -32 suffix variant adds output) | — |
| Battery type | SR44 button cell (1 pc.), ~3.5 years typical use | CR2032, 3V |
Sources — Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper: homelectrical.com (verified 2026-08-01). Fowler 54-100-777: kbctools.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper and Fowler 54-100-777?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Accuracy (in): Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper ±0.001 in / ±0.03 mm vs Fowler 54-100-777 ±0.001 in / ±0.02 mm
- Display type: Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper LCD, ABSOLUTE electromagnetic-induction linear encoder with Advanced Onsite Sensor (AOS) vs Fowler 54-100-777 LCD, absolute ceramic capacitive scale (ABS/incremental)
- Material: Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper Hardened stainless steel, 40 mm jaws vs Fowler 54-100-777 Stainless steel frame
- Battery type: Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper SR44 button cell (1 pc.), ~3.5 years typical use vs Fowler 54-100-777 CR2032, 3V