Creality CR-Scan Ferret Pro vs. Creality PIKA
Both 3D scanners compared directly. The higher accuracy according to the manufacturer (best values under laboratory conditions) is marked in green.
The key differences
- The Creality CR-Scan Ferret Pro is in a cheaper price class (€300 to €600) than the Creality PIKA (€600 to €1,200).
- Technology: the Creality PIKA has a laser mode (Blue laser + near-infrared), the Creality CR-Scan Ferret Pro works without a laser (Near infrared). Laser usually captures fine detail and shiny parts better, while infrared and structured light are well suited to people and large objects.
- According to the manufacturer, the Creality PIKA is more accurate (up to 0.03 mm instead of 0.1 mm). These are best-case values under laboratory conditions.
- The Creality PIKA has the longer working distance (up to 1,000 mm instead of 700 mm), which makes it better suited to large objects.
- The Creality CR-Scan Ferret Pro is considerably lighter (105 g).
| Creality CR-Scan Ferret Pro | Creality PIKA | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €300 to €600 | €600 to €1,200 |
| Price | Manufacturer's shop: €389, Scanner only; Bundles with printers: K1C + Ferret Pro €659, K2 Combo + Ferret Pro €779, K2 Plus Combo + Ferret Pro €1,529; 3DJake.de also €389 (As of 26 Oct 2026) | Manufacturer's shop: €719 (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Technology | Infrared binocular stereo with near-infrared light source (NIR) class 1 ◇ Creality-Handbuch via 123-3D | Blue parallel laser light (7 lines) + near-infrared structured light (NIR) |
| Accuracy (according to the manufacturer) | up to 0.1 mm | up to 0.03 mm (laser), up to 0.1 mm (NIR), under laboratory conditions |
| Resolution / point distance | 0.16 mm ◇ Creality-Handbuch via 123-3D | 0.1 to 2 mm (laser), 0.15 to 2 mm (NIR) |
| Speed | up to 30 fps ◇ Creality-Handbuch via 123-3D | on PC up to 110 fps (laser) or up to 30 fps (NIR); on smartphone up to 40 fps (laser) or up to 20 fps (NIR) |
| Working distance | 150 to 700 mm ◇ Creality-Handbuch via 123-3D | 160 to 400 mm (laser), 140 to 1,000 mm (NIR) |
| Capture area (single frame) | 820 x 560 mm at 700 mm ◇ Creality-Handbuch via 123-3D | 101 x 107 mm at 160 mm, 144 x 134 mm at 200 mm, 344 x 268 mm at 400 mm, 764 x 670 mm at 1,000 mm |
| Object size | 150 to 2,000 mm (medium to large objects) | 10 mm to 2,000 mm (minimum volume 10 x 10 x 10 mm laser, 150 x 150 x 150 mm NIR) |
| Tracking | Anti-shake tracking (manufacturer); visual tracking via geometry and texture ◇ Creality-Handbuch via 123-3D | Markers, global markers, markerless (markerless in laser mode only wired on a PC) |
| Colour/texture | yes (24-bit colour, integrated 2 MP camera) | yes (colour mapping, 24-bit colour in NIR mode; camera resolution not specified by the manufacturer) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6; wired connection and battery: not specified by the manufacturer | USB-C (USB 3.0) to PC; Wi-Fi 6 to PC or smartphone; capture without a PC via 3-inch touchscreen, but fusion and meshing on smartphone or PC |
| Usable without a PC | no, PC or smartphone required | no, PC or smartphone required |
| Software | CrealityScan (Windows 10/11 64-bit, macOS, Android 10 and later, iOS 15 and later; Android 10 and iPhone via Wi-Fi only) ◇ Creality-Handbuch via 123-3D | CrealityScan (app for Android and iOS, PC software for Windows and macOS) |
| PC requirements | Windows 10/11 64-bit with Intel i5 from 8th gen and from 8 GB RAM; Mac with M1/M2 and macOS 11.7.7 or later or Intel i5 from 8th gen and macOS 10.15.7 or later, each from 8 GB RAM; Android 10 or later with from 8 GB RAM and Wi-Fi 6; iPhone 11 or later with iOS 15 or later and from 4 GB RAM (Wi-Fi only); PC recommended ◇ Creality-Handbuch via 123-3D | Windows 10/11 64-bit, Intel i7 from 7th gen., NVIDIA GPU with 8 GB VRAM, from 16 GB RAM; macOS 14 or newer, Apple M2, from 16 GB RAM; smartphone: Android 10+ with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and 8 GB RAM or iOS 15+ from A15 and 6 GB RAM (iOS without cable connection) |
| Scope of delivery | not specified by the manufacturer | Pika 3D scanner, Tripod, Glass calibration plate, USB 3.0 Type-C data cable 2 m, 2 batteries, Reflective markers 6 mm (10 pieces) and 3 mm (10 pieces), Marker tower (6 pieces), NIR filter (2 pieces), Turntable, Strap, Cleaning cloth, Quick start guide, declaration of conformity, warranty card |
| Dimensions | not specified by the manufacturer | 100 × 60 × 35 mm |
| Weight | 105 g | 260 g |
| Market launch | September 2023 (pre-sale from 19.09.2023) ◇ 3DPrinting.com | July 2026 (presale), delivery from August 2026 |
Who is which one suitable for?
Creality CR-Scan Ferret Pro
Beginners who want to scan people and medium-sized objects in colour on a budget, also wirelessly with a smartphone.
- Cheap at €389 in the EU shop
- Wireless via Wi-Fi 6, can also be used with a smartphone
Creality PIKA
Makers looking for a compact scanner with laser and infrared mode who also want to scan on the go without a laptop.
- Two light sources: blue laser up to 0.03 mm for detail, NIR for people and large objects
- Own display, swappable battery (up to 70 minutes) and Wi-Fi 6, can be operated with a smartphone
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