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Depth Sensors Comparison

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Starting from version 1.8.0.81, iPi Recorder supports ASUS Xtion and ASUS Xtion Live devices (and also PRO modifications for developers). They are similar to Microsoft Kinect sensor and can be used in the same way. But there are certain differences that you can take into account before making decision on which device to choose for use with iPi Motion Capture.


MS Kinect for Xbox or Windows
ASUS Xtion
ASUS Xtion Live


Kinect vs Xtion

Device Pros Cons
Kinect
  • High quality of device drivers
  • Stable work with various hardware models
  • Bigger size
  • Higher weight
  • Require power supply
Xtion
  • More compact
  • Lighter weight
  • Does not require power supply except USB
  • Less popular device
  • Lower drivers quality
  • Does not work with some USB controllers

Xtion Live vs Xtion

Kinect for Xbox vs Kinect for Windows

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