SX Range
Robust, high quality stereo microscopes for every application. Lets you see subjects with exceptional clarity in all the detail you need.
- Enhanced depth perception
- Modular systems for easy customization
- Trinocular options – inspect and capture in a single system

Robust, high quality microscopes for every application.

Exquisite detail
From the entry level Greenough SX25 Elite right through to the CMO (common main objective) SX100 model, a Vision Engineering SX stereo microscope will let you see the subject with exceptional clarity and the detail you need.
Improved depth perception
Our stereo microscopes give you a real feel for depths of surfaces, making it easy and natural to work with tools for assembling, fixing, inspecting or interacting with the subject.

4 – 320x
Magnification
High
Resolution
HD
Image Capture
Highly configurable
Whatever your application or environment, you can configure a Vison Engineering SX microscope to fit your exact needs with a range of high quality options. A choice of eyepieces, objective lenses, accessories and stands let you configure a microscope that’s exactly right for you.

Easy image capture
Ideal for a range of requirements, our easy image captures support all of your sharing, reporting, training, archiving, compliance, and third party communications
One range. Two families. Exceptional choice.
SX Elite is a family of three Greenough microscopes offering magnifications of 190x and 200x – and working distances of up to 8.6″ (220mm) – ideally suited for inspection, assembly, and reworking tasks. SX80 and SX100 are CMO (common main objective) binocular stereo microscopes and offer a greater zoom range, higher magnifications, and modular construction for more versatile configurations.

Technical
SX25 Elite | SX45 Elite | SX45 Elite TR | SX80 | SX100 | |
Zoom ratio | 4.5 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 8 | 10 |
Standard mag. range | 10x – 45x | 8x – 50x | 8x – 50x | 8x – 64x | 8x – 80x |
Lowest/highest mag. | 5x – 180x | 4x – 200x | 4x – 200x | 4x – 256x | 4x – 320x |
Working distance | up to 7.09″ (180mm) | up to 8.66″ (220mm) | up to 8.66″ (220mm) | up to 5.12″ (130mm) | up to 5.12″ (130mm) |
Camera option | X | X | Y | Y | Y |
Bench Stand | |
Single Arm Boom with Base | |
Double Arm Boom with Base | |
Double Arm Boom with Clamp | |
Articulated Arm Boom with Clamp |
Bench stand includes: incident illumination (overhead, angled) and sub-stage illumination. | |
64 LED Ringlight | |
64 LED Quadrant Ringlight | |
144 LED Quadrant Ringlight | |
White-UV Ringlight |
Resolution: 2560 x1920 pixels |
Sensor size: 1/2″ |
Interface: USB2 and USB3 |
File formats: BMP, JPG, PNG, AVI |
Supplied software: ViCapture |
ViCapture | Image and video capture. |
DimensionOne | Image capture, annotation, on-screen measurement. |
DimensionTwo | Image capture, annotation, on-screen measurement, camera control. |
ViPlus | Image capture, analysis, enhancement, annotation, on-screen measurement, camera control, reporting. |
VifoxEVO | Image capture, annotation, on-screen measurement, camera control, reporting. |
- Standard power 100V-240V, 50/60Hz, available in all worldwide plug configurations.
- Floating Stage: For use with Bench Stand.
- Measuring reticle
Frequently asked questions
Below you can find some of the most common questions.

SX25 Elite
- A compact zoom stereo binocular microscope
- 4.5:1 zoom with magnification up to 180x
- Ideal for simple inspection, assembly and rework tasks

SX45 Elite
- Extra-long working distance compact zoom stereo binocular microscope
- 6.25:1 zoom with magnification up to 200x
- Working distance up to 8.6″ (220mm)

SX45-TR Elite
- Integrated optics to allow cameras to be fitted.
- Ideal for general inspection and rework tasks
- Image capture for display, training and reporting

SX80 CMO
- High resolution stereo binocular microscope
- 8:1 zoom range with magnification up to 256x
- Modular design including tilting head and camera arm

SX 100 CMO
- High resolution stereo binocular microscope
- 10:1 zoom range with magnification up to 320x
- Modular design including tilting head and camera arm