Quick take
Machine-inspection measuring decisions usually come down to two numbers: how far the caliper reaches and how finely it reads. All four calipers are new Mitutoyo digital calipers with 0.0005 in resolution, but the first three stop at 150mm/0-6 in, while the 500-197-30 goes to 200mm/8 in. The price table below shows the price spread, and the rest of this guide walks through range, origin, and use case so you can pick without re-reading every spec.
Listed price comparison
| Caliper | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| 500-196-30 150mm/0-6 Absolute Digital Digimatic Vernier Caliper Mitutoyo New | USD 48.39 | |
| 150mm/0-6 Absolute Digital Digimatic Vernier Caliper Mitutoyo Japan 500-196-30 | USD 54.00 | |
| Mitutoyo Japan 500-196-30 150mm/0-6 Absolute Digital Digimatic Vernier Caliper | USD 44.42 | |
| Mitutoyo 500-197-30 200mm/8" Absolute Digital Digimatic Vernier Caliper new | USD 110.00 |
Decision matrix
| Caliper | Measuring range | Listed origin | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500-196-30 150mm/0-6 Absolute Digital Digimatic Vernier Caliper Mitutoyo New | 150mm/0-6 in | Japan | Middle price point in the 150mm group |
| 150mm/0-6 Absolute Digital Digimatic Vernier Caliper Mitutoyo Japan 500-196-30 | 150mm/0-6 in | Japan | Same range with Japan origin in the title |
| Mitutoyo Japan 500-196-30 150mm/0-6 Absolute Digital Digimatic Vernier Caliper | 150mm/0-6 in | Japan | Lowest listed price in the 150mm group |
| Mitutoyo 500-197-30 200mm/8" Absolute Digital Digimatic Vernier Caliper new | 8 in / 200mm | United States | Only model here that measures beyond 6 inches |
Product notes
500-196-30 150mm/0-6 Absolute Digital Digimatic Vernier Caliper Mitutoyo New
At USD 48.39, this sits between the other two 150mm models, so it is the option to check when you want the 500-196-30 model number without choosing the highest listed price. The title identifies it as new, and it shares the same 150mm/0-6 in range, 0.0005 in resolution, and Japan origin with the rest of the 150mm trio. The practical limitation is that it cannot extend beyond 6 inches, so it is not the caliper for 8-inch work. If your inspection parts fit comfortably within 150mm, this is a straightforward middle choice.
150mm/0-6 Absolute Digital Digimatic Vernier Caliper Mitutoyo Japan 500-196-30
At USD 54.00, this is the highest listed price among the 150mm products, and it is also the one where both the title and product details put Japan origin right up front. The 150mm range and 0.0005 in resolution match the other 500-196-30 units, so you are not gaining measuring reach over the lower-priced units. Choose it if the explicit Japan-origin wording in the title is worth the price difference. The limitation to keep in mind is that the extra cost does not bring a larger maximum measurement; for parts beyond 6 inches, this caliper will not help.
Mitutoyo Japan 500-196-30 150mm/0-6 Absolute Digital Digimatic Vernier Caliper
At USD 44.42, this is the most accessible listed price in the group. It keeps the Japan origin, the 150mm/0-6 in range, the 0.0005 in resolution, and the SPC Output None setting that the other 500-196-30 units share. If your machine-inspection routine lives inside that 6-inch envelope, this is a sensible target because it leaves the most money in your pocket of the four. The limitation is also the obvious one: it cannot measure the larger parts that the 200mm/8" model handles, so if a future job crosses 6 inches, you would need to move up to that model.
Mitutoyo 500-197-30 200mm/8" Absolute Digital Digimatic Vernier Caliper new
The only eight-inch-capable caliper in this comparison, this product uses the 500-197-30 model number and carries a listed price of USD 110.00. Its title and maximum measurement of 8 in / 200mm make it the clear pick when your parts exceed the 150mm group's reach. The condition is new, and the listed origin is the United States. The limitation is the price jump, but the extra measuring range is exactly what the three 150mm models do not offer. If you regularly inspect components between 6 and 8 inches, this is the model that gives you that coverage.
Final recommendation by use case
For dimensional metrology machine inspection where every part fits within 150mm/6 inches, start with the Mitutoyo Japan 500-196-30 150mm/0-6 Absolute Digital Digimatic Vernier Caliper; its listed price is the lowest of the three same-range products. If your measuring tasks reach 8 inches, move to the Mitutoyo 500-197-30 200mm/8" Absolute Digital Digimatic Vernier Caliper. The other two 150mm models can be chosen when you prefer their exact title wording or want to compare the same range at a different listed price.
