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Pika vs Sermoon S1

Which one should you buy? Start with the job and capture workflow, then use the specification table to confirm the fit. No hands-on test is claimed.

Article updated · Specification check dates are shown separately below

Creality Pika — image from Creality official storeImage: Creality official store ↗Creality
Portable hybrid scanning
VS
Creality Sermoon S1 — image from Creality official storeImage: Creality official store ↗Creality
Professional multi-mode scanning
CHOOSE PIKA FOR

Portable capture

Shortlist Pika for portable hybrid scanning. Check the required object, capture mode and final output before choosing.

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OR
CHOOSE SERMOON S1 FOR

Professional multi-mode scanning

Shortlist Sermoon S1 for professional multi-mode scanning. Check the required object, capture mode and final output before choosing.

Check latest priceDirect link to Creality; no affiliate tracking is active.Read the full Sermoon S1 review →

Decision matrix

Which workflow favors which scanner?

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Claimed accuracy figureSermoon S1

Compares manufacturer claims only. Optical modes and test conditions may differ; this is not a measured performance winner.

Small objectsPika

Match the minimum object size and close-range capture mode.

Large objectsSermoon S1

Wide-area tracking and working distance matter more here.

Reverse engineeringSermoon S1

Prioritizes edges, surface adaptability and part workflow.

3D printingPika

Both capture quality and mesh cleanup determine usefulness.

Portable workflowPika

Standalone processing or wireless capture reduces field equipment.

Lower recorded priceNot comparable

At least one price is unverified or quote-only. Confirm both current checkout totals before comparing.

Operating evidence

Watch, inspect and follow the workflow

Continue from the buying decision into original YouTube evidence, documented cases and source-linked operating instructions.

Pika · Independent reviewCreality Pika reverse-engineering test

A 24-minute Pika workflow covering calibration, resolution, repeatability, scale, texture, NIR, global-marker alignment, an automotive part and mobile capture

Watch with evidence notes →Pika · User casePika thin-shell automotive part test

A creator calibrates Pika, separates resolution from repeatability and scale, then uses global markers on a thin automotive part before repeating the scan on a phone

Read the documented case →Pika · Beginner tutorialCalibrate Creality Pika for a first scan

Move from calibration through laser, NIR and mobile capture while keeping repeatability, scale and mesh quality separate

Follow the operating guide →Sermoon S1 · Independent reviewSermoon S1 scan-mode and measurement comparison

A 57-minute same-object comparison covering S1 cross, parallel and single-line laser modes, black and large objects, NIR, turntable capture and measurements

Watch with evidence notes →Sermoon S1 · Scan result caseSermoon S1 scanbench mode comparison

The same test objects are scanned with cross, parallel, single-line and NIR modes before a measurement section compares Sermoon S1 with MetroY Pro

Read the documented case →Sermoon S1 · Intermediate tutorialChoose the right Sermoon S1 scanning mode

Use object geometry and surface behavior to choose cross, parallel, single-line laser or NIR before starting a production scan

Follow the operating guide →

Manufacturer specifications

Side-by-side

FeaturePikaSermoon S1
Price guidePrice not yet independently verifiedProfessional tier; check current quote
Claimed accuracyUp to 0.03 mm laser / 0.1 mm NIRUp to 0.02 mm
Claimed resolution0.1–2 mm laser / 0.15–2 mm NIR0.05–2 mm
Claimed scan speedPC: up to 110 fps laser / 30 fps NIR; phone: up to 40 / 20 fpsUp to 90 fps
Claimed working distance160–400 mm laser / 140–1000 mm NIR150–1200 mm
Claimed object rangeMinimum: 10 mm cube laser / 150 mm cube NIR; up to 2,000 mm objects5 mm to 4,000 mm objects
Claimed light source7 parallel blue lasers + NIR1 + 7 + 34 blue lasers + NIR
Claimed markerlessYes — Marker-free laser requires wired PC mode; NIR uses geometry/texture trackingYes
Claimed wirelessYes — Supported device required; iOS does not support wired connectionNo
Claimed standaloneNo — A connected phone, tablet or computer is requiredNo
Claimed weight260 g508 g
Claimed systemsWindows, macOS, Android, iOSWindows, macOS; mobile with accessory
Claimed exportsSTL, OBJ, PLY, ASCSTL, OBJ, PLY

Specifications are manufacturer claims checked against the sources above. Optical modes and test conditions may differ, so similar-looking numbers are not automatically equivalent.

Best fit

Pika

3D PrintingSmall ObjectsCar PartsGeneral Use

Shortlist Pika for portable hybrid scanning. Check the required object, capture mode and final output before choosing.

MAIN LIMITATIONUsers expecting a fully standalone workflow

Best fit

Sermoon S1

Reverse EngineeringCar PartsLarge Objects

Shortlist Sermoon S1 for professional multi-mode scanning. Check the required object, capture mode and final output before choosing.

MAIN LIMITATIONCasual hobby use

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Questions answered

Before you choose

Should I buy Pika or Sermoon S1?

Choose Pika when portable capture matters most. Choose Sermoon S1 when professional multi-mode scanning is the priority.

Does the lower accuracy number guarantee a better scan?

No. Optical mode, object surface, tracking, calibration and scan technique can matter more than a best-case single-frame number.