Olympus (Evident)
Olympus CX23
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Best Microscopes · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Olympus CX23 is cheaper at —. Every spec and price links to its source.
Olympus (Evident)
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OMAX
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| Spec | | OMAX M837ZL |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | — |
| Brand | Olympus (Evident) | OMAX |
| Released | — | — |
| Max magnification | 1000 | 2500 |
| Head type | Binocular or trinocular, 30-degree tube inclination | Trinocular, LED compound |
| Illumination type | LED lamp, transmitted, uniform color temperature | LED, adjustable brightness |
| Objective count | 4 | 4 |
| Mechanical stage | Yes | Yes |
| Condenser type | Abbe, N.A. 1.25 | Abbe, N.A. 1.25, iris diaphragm |
| Camera compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Focus mechanism | Stage focus, 15mm coarse handle stroke, adjustable torque, coarse-limit stopper | — |
Sources — Olympus CX23: evidentscientific.com (verified 2026-08-01). OMAX M837ZL: omaxmicroscope.com (verified 2026-08-01).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.