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Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper vs VINCA DCLA-0605

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. VINCA DCLA-0605 is cheaper at $29.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper or VINCA DCLA-0605?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The VINCA DCLA-0605 is the cheaper at $29.99.

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Full spec sheet

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Spec Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper VINCA DCLA-0605
US price $207.05 $29.99
BrandMitutoyoVINCA
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 / 1/128 in
Accuracy (in) ±0.001 in / ±0.03 mm ±0.001 in / ±0.03 mm
Display type LCD, ABSOLUTE electromagnetic-induction linear encoder with Advanced Onsite Sensor (AOS) Extra-large LCD (1/2in x 1-1/2in), 3-mode: inch / metric / fraction
Material Hardened stainless steel, 40 mm jaws Fine-polished stainless steel, glass linear scale
IP rating IP54
Data output None (-30 suffix = no SPC/data output; Mitutoyo's -32 suffix variant adds output) RS232 (requires optional VINCA DTCR-03 cable)
Battery type SR44 button cell (1 pc.), ~3.5 years typical use CR2032 (1 spare included)

Sources — Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper: homelectrical.com (verified 2026-08-01). VINCA DCLA-0605: clockwisetools.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper and VINCA DCLA-0605?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Resolution (in): Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper 0.0005 in / 0.01 mm vs VINCA DCLA-0605 0.0005 in / 0.01 mm / 1/128 in
  • Display type: Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper LCD, ABSOLUTE electromagnetic-induction linear encoder with Advanced Onsite Sensor (AOS) vs VINCA DCLA-0605 Extra-large LCD (1/2in x 1-1/2in), 3-mode: inch / metric / fraction
  • Material: Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper Hardened stainless steel, 40 mm jaws vs VINCA DCLA-0605 Fine-polished stainless steel, glass linear scale
  • Data output: Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper None (-30 suffix = no SPC/data output; Mitutoyo's -32 suffix variant adds output) vs VINCA DCLA-0605 RS232 (requires optional VINCA DTCR-03 cable)
  • Battery type: Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper SR44 button cell (1 pc.), ~3.5 years typical use vs VINCA DCLA-0605 CR2032 (1 spare included)

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