Datalogic · Fixed Industrial Scanners · 1.2 MP electronic lens reader class
Datalogic Matrix 220 Industrial Barcode Scanner: STD and XAI Configurations, Specifications & Equivalent Models
A 1.2 MP fixed industrial scanner with an electronic (liquid) lens, five illumination options and an AI assisted XAI variant for the hardest direct part marks — compared against the equivalent Keyence, Cognex, SICK and Zebra readers.
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Sensor
1280×960 (1.2 MP)
Reading distance
40 – 600 mm
Frame rate
45 fps
Protection
IP65 / IP67
Datalogic Matrix 220 — Product Overview
The Datalogic Matrix 220 is the step up from the Matrix 120 for applications where the code position, the code size or the distance to the part varies from one cycle to the next. Its 1280 × 960 sensor is paired with an electronic (liquid) lens in 7 mm and 12 mm focal lengths, so the reader refocuses electronically instead of being set once mechanically — useful on lines that handle mixed product heights or several part variants on the same fixture.
Two configurations are available. The STD model is the general purpose reader, with HDR image support and reading down to 2 mil code resolution. The XAI model adds Datalogic's AI based decoding and the DecodeX software feature, and pushes reading capability down to 1 mil DPM code resolution — the configuration to specify for laser marked, dot peened or chemically etched codes on plastic, glass, metal and battery components.
Both configurations share five illumination options (white, white high power, red with polariser and diffuser, red high power with polariser, and a diffused option), Green Spot good read feedback, anti sulphur protection, a 90° rotating connector block, anti YAG laser protection, an ESD safe housing and IP65 / IP67 sealing. Below you will find the full published specification, followed by the equivalent readers in the same class from Keyence, Cognex, SICK and Zebra.

Datalogic Matrix 220 XAI
Datalogic Matrix 220
A 1.2 MP fixed industrial scanner with an electronic (liquid) lens, five illumination options and an AI assisted XAI variant for the hardest direct part marks — compared against the equivalent Keyence, Cognex, SICK and Zebra readers.
- Sensor Resolution: 1280X960
- Code Types Supported: 1D, 2D, DPM, Postal codes,UV
- Reading Distance: 40- 400 mm
- Field of View (FOV): 7 mm- 232 (H) X 175 (V) mm · 12 mm- 129 (H) X 97(V) mm
- Lens Type: Electronic lens
- Illumination Options: Red light with polarizer and diffuser · Red high power light with polarizer · Blue light with polarizer and diffuser
- Ingress Protection: IP65, IP67
- Operating Temperature: -10 to 50°C
- Embedded Communication Interfaces: Ethernet 10/100 Mbits/s: TCP/IP, UDP,FTP, Profinet IO, Ethernet IP, SLMP, Modbus · Serial: RS232/RS422 FD up to 115.2 Kbits+ Serial Aux RS232 · OPC UA
- Reader Networking: Datalogic ID-NET™
Available Configurations
All configurations below are Datalogic Matrix 220 models. Specifications are as published in the July 2026 Datalogic technical comparison.

Matrix 220 STD
- Sensor Resolution1280X960
- Reading Distance40- 600 mm
- Lens Focal Lengths7 mm, 12 mm
- Field of View (FOV)7 mm- 240 (H) X 180 (V) mm · 12 mm- 172 (H) X 128(V) mm
- Frame Rate45 frames/s

Matrix 220 XAI
- Sensor Resolution1280X960
- Reading Distance40- 400 mm
- Lens Focal Lengths7 mm, 12 mm
- Field of View (FOV)7 mm- 232 (H) X 175 (V) mm · 12 mm- 129 (H) X 97(V) mm
- Frame Rate45 frames/s
Datalogic Matrix 220 — Full Technical Specifications
Source: Datalogic product technical comparison, July 2026.
| Specification | Matrix 220 STD | Matrix 220 XAI |
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| Sensor Resolution | 1280X960 | 1280X960 |
| Code Types Supported | 1D, 2D, DPM, Digimarc, Postal codes, UV code | 1D, 2D, DPM, Postal codes,UV |
| Field of View (FOV) |
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| Frame Rate | 45 frames/s | 45 frames/s |
| Reading Distance | 40- 600 mm | 40- 400 mm |
| Depth of Field (DOF) |
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| Lens Type | Electronic lens | Electronic lens |
| Lens Focal Lengths | 7 mm, 12 mm | 7 mm, 12 mm |
| Illumination Options |
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| Green Spot Technology | Yes | Yes |
| AI / Advanced Decoding | HDR support | Yes |
| Code Quality Grading | Yes | |
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| Operating Temperature | -10 to 50°C | -10 to 50°C |
| ESD Safety | Yes | Yes |
| Polarizer Filter | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-YAG Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Embedded Communication Interfaces |
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| Aiming System | 2 Red Aimer LEDs | 2 Red Aimer LEDs |
| Reading Capability |
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| Ingress Protection | IP65, IP67 | IP65, IP67 |
| Reader Networking | Datalogic ID-NET™ | Datalogic ID-NET™ |
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| Software Features | DecodeX | |
| Typical Applications | Electronics,Solar, Packaging, Automotive , OEM kiosks, Healthcare, Tires, Pharma, Battery |
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Why Engineers Specify the Datalogic Matrix 220
The differentiators Datalogic publishes for this class, and what each one is worth on the line.
| Area | Datalogic advantage | What it means for you |
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| Sensor Resolution | High horizontal resolution | it can capture finer details across a wider field of view. This improves decoding performance, especially for small, dense, or multiple barcodes. |
| Code Types Supported | Capable to scan all Symbologies & DPM | provides maximum flexibility and reliability across a wide range of industrial applications. |
| Field of View (FOV) | Highest FOV | can capture a larger area in a single image. This allows multiple barcodes without moving the scanner or the product. |
| Depth of Field (DOF) | Highest DOF | Can read barcodes over large range of distance without requiring refocus |
| Lens Focal Lengths | Max. lens option | Provides significant flexibility and performance benefits |
| Illumination Options | 5 types of different Illumination | improve reading performance across different applications. |
| Green Spot Technology | Green spot technology | Easy to visualise Barcode scanned |
| AI / Advanced Decoding | AI Based | Reads damaged, distorted, or low-quality barcodes with higher accuracy. |
| Grading Standards | Code grading available | Identifies poor-quality printed or laser-marked codes before products leave the factory |
| Hardware Special Features | Sulphur resistant | Longer scanner lifespan in harsh environments |
| Operating Temperature | Highest operating temperature | can work reliably in hot industrial environments without performance degradation or failure. |
| ESD Safety | ESD safety | ESD protection safeguards the scanner's electronics from electrostatic discharge, which can damage sensitive components or cause scanner malfunction. |
| Anti-YAG Protection | Anti-Yag filter | Protects camera sensor from laser exposure |
| Embedded Communication Interfaces | OPC UA protocol available for IoT interface | Faster Integration. Future-proof investment for Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing. |
| Reading Capability | reading upto 1 mil code | The ability to read 1 mil barcodes is especially valuable for customers in electronics, semiconductor, medical device, aerospace, and precision manufacturing, where space is limited and reliable traceability of very small components is essential |
| Reader Networking | Datalogic own topology | Easy to connect multiple scanner in one N/W as M/S |
| Connectivity Modes | three connectivity modes | it provides greater flexibility for building multi-scanner systems and simplifies integration into automation applications. |
Equivalent Models
Alternative readers in the same class from Cognex, Keyence, SICK, Zebra — shown underneath the Datalogic Matrix 220 as comparable options, not as certified replacements.

SR-1000
- Sensor Resolution1280 x 1024 (1.3MP)
- Reading Distance110-1100 mm
- Depth of Field (DOF)Not published
- Lens TypeLiquid lens
- Illumination OptionsRed
- Ingress ProtectionIP65
Comparable in sensor and application class. No code quality grading and green-spot good-read feedback is published for this model.

SRX-100
- Sensor Resolution1360 X1024 (1.4 MP)
- Reading Distance70-1000 mm
- Depth of Field (DOF)Not published
- Lens TypeLiquid lens
- Illumination OptionsRed
- Ingress ProtectionIP65/IP67
Comparable in sensor and application class. Published data lists AI-assisted decoding. No code quality grading and green-spot good-read feedback is published for this model.

DM 280
- Sensor Resolution1440 x 1080 (1.6 MP)
- Reading Distance50-500 mm
- Depth of Field (DOF)6.2mm: 125 mm · 16mm: 500 mm
- Lens TypeHigh speed Liquid lens
- Illumination Optionsred, blue, white, IR, and · UV options
- Ingress ProtectionIP67
Comparable in sensor and application class. Published data lists AI-assisted decoding. No code quality grading and green-spot good-read feedback is published for this model.

DM 290
- Sensor Resolution1440 x 1080 (1.6 MP)
- Reading Distance50-1000 mm
- Depth of Field (DOF)6.2 mm-450 mm · 16mm- 900 mm
- Lens TypeHigh speed Liquid lens
- Illumination OptionsRed, White,Direct & Diffuse
- Ingress ProtectionIP67
Comparable in sensor and application class. Published data lists code quality grading and AI-assisted decoding. No green-spot good-read feedback is published for this model.

Lector 62x
- Sensor Resolution1280 x 1024 (1.3 MP)
- Reading Distance70-1500 mm
- Depth of Field (DOF)100-600 mm
- Lens TypeSTD/ Electric lens
- Illumination OptionsManual/ Autoatic
- Ingress ProtectionIP65
Comparable in sensor and application class. Published data lists anti-YAG laser protection. No code quality grading and green-spot good-read feedback is published for this model.

FS20
- Sensor Resolution1280 X800 (1 MP)
- Reading Distance50-300 mm
- Depth of Field (DOF)200 mm
- Lens TypeSTD/Liquid lens
- Illumination OptionsRed, White
- Ingress ProtectionIP65/IP67
Comparable in sensor and application class. No code quality grading and green-spot good-read feedback is published for this model.
Datalogic Matrix 220 vs Equivalent Models — Side by Side
Datalogic columns are highlighted. All figures are the manufacturers' published values as collated in the July 2026 technical comparison; blank or "not published" means the manufacturer does not publish that figure.
| Specification | Datalogic Matrix 220 STD | Datalogic Matrix 220 XAI | Keyence SR-1000 | Keyence SRX-100 | Cognex DM 280 | Cognex DM 290 | SICK Lector 62x | Zebra FS20 |
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| Sensor Resolution | 1280X960 | 1280X960 | 1280 x 1024 (1.3MP) | 1360 X1024 (1.4 MP) | 1440 x 1080 (1.6 MP) | 1440 x 1080 (1.6 MP) | 1280 x 1024 (1.3 MP) | 1280 X800 (1 MP) |
| Code Types Supported | 1D, 2D, DPM, Digimarc, Postal codes, UV code | 1D, 2D, DPM, Postal codes,UV | 1D, 2D, Pharmacodes | 1D, 2D, DPM | 1D, 2D, DPM | 1D, 2D, DPM | 1D codes, Stacked, 2D codes | 1D, 2D, DPM |
| Reading Distance | 40- 600 mm | 40- 400 mm | 110-1100 mm | 70-1000 mm | 50-500 mm | 50-1000 mm | 70-1500 mm | 50-300 mm |
| Depth of Field (DOF) |
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Not published | Not published |
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100-600 mm | 200 mm |
| Lens Type | Electronic lens | Electronic lens | Liquid lens | Liquid lens | High speed Liquid lens | High speed Liquid lens | STD/ Electric lens | STD/Liquid lens |
| Illumination Options |
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Red | Red |
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Red, White,Direct & Diffuse | Manual/ Autoatic | Red, White |
| Green Spot Technology | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Red | No |
| AI / Advanced Decoding | HDR support | Yes | No | Yes | No, but support algorithms | Yes | No | No |
| Code Quality Grading | — | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Operating Temperature | -10 to 50°C | -10 to 50°C | 0 to +45 °C | 0 to +45°C | 0 °C–40 °C | 0 °C–40 °C | No | 0 °C–40 °C |
| Ingress Protection | IP65, IP67 | IP65, IP67 | IP65 | IP65/IP67 | IP67 | IP67 | IP65 | IP65/IP67 |
| Embedded Communication Interfaces |
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TCP/IP, SNTP, FTP, SFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, BOOTP, EtherNet/IPTM, PROFINET, KV STUDIO, MC protocol, OMRON PLC link, OPC UA, RS232, USB | RS-232, TCP/IP, PROFINET (class B),EtherNet/IP™, SLMP, CC-Link, Modbus TCP, NTP, SFTP, FTP, MRS, USB interface | RS-232, TCP/IP, PROFINET (class B),EtherNet/IP™, SLMP, CC-Link, Modbus TCP, NTP, SFTP, FTP, MRS, USB interface | RS232. Modbus, TCP/IP, Profinet IO, Ethernet IP, EtherCat, FTP, Profibus, RS422 | RS232, TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Profinet, Ethernet IP |
| Reader Networking | Datalogic ID-NET™ | Datalogic ID-NET™ | No | SR-X link system | No | Multi-Reader Sync | — | No |
| Reading Capability |
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Multilabel/ Multicode reading |
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Multilabel/ Multicode reading | Multilabel/ Multicode reading | General codes | Std 1D/2D/DPM |
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How to Confirm a True Equivalent
Six checks that decide whether an alternative reader is genuinely equivalent for your line.
- ApplicationDoes the alternative reader actually cover your code type, marking process, substrate and surface finish? A reader that matches on paper can still fail on a low-contrast laser mark.
- SpecificationsCompare sensor resolution, field of view, depth of field and frame rate at your real working distance — not at the manufacturer's best case.
- InterfaceCheck the fieldbus and protocol list against your PLC or line controller: PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP, Modbus, RS232 and OPC UA support all differ between brands.
- MountingHousing dimensions, connector orientation, cable exit and bracket pattern decide whether a swap is a bolt-on or a panel redesign.
- PerformanceValidate the achieved read rate on your own sample parts at line speed, not on a demonstration code.
- CompatibilityConfirm configuration software, licensing, spare parts availability, and whether your maintenance team already holds the tooling and training for that brand.
Typical Applications
Electronics and semiconductor, solar, packaging, automotive component marking, OEM kiosks, healthcare and pharma, tyre marking, and DPM code reading on plastic, glass, metal and battery cells.
- DPM code reading on plastic
- Glass
- metal
- Battery
- Electronics
- Solar
- Packaging
- Automotive
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Matrix 220 STD and the Matrix 220 XAI?
What does the electronic lens change in practice?
Does the Matrix 220 grade code quality?
What is anti YAG protection and why does it matter?
Which readers are considered equivalent to the Matrix 220?
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Disclaimer: All specifications on this page are taken from the manufacturers' published technical data as collated in the Datalogic product technical comparison, July 2026, and are provided for comparison purposes only. Datalogic, Keyence, Cognex, SICK and Zebra are trademarks of their respective owners; IndustryPapa is not affiliated with, endorsed by or an agent of the competing brands named. Product images are the property of their respective manufacturers. Equivalent models are shown as comparable alternatives in the same class and are not represented as technically interchangeable in every application. Specifications are subject to change by the manufacturer without notice — confirm the current datasheet before ordering.