Uses of Microscope

When it comes to very specific uses of microscopes, most people have no idea what type of microscope to get for specific use cases.

It is not hard to get overwhelmed by the sheer variety of brands and models available online, especially for beginners who are looking for microscopes that are geared toward general applications.

If you have a very specific use for a microscope but do not have the slightest idea what type of microscope to get, you should first note down a few intended purposes, in addition to determining specific features and functions, you will need.

Once you narrow down the requirements, you will definitely find it much easier to identify the brand, model and type of microscope you will need.

Be it for personal or professional use, our team has compiled a list of specific uses of different types of microscopes based on their types and features.

Below is a short list of common microscope use cases – a quick reference resource for those of you wondering what sort of microscopes to use for specific applications.

Microscope ApplicationsTypes of MicroscopesRecommended Models
Microscope for Coin Collectors
  • Stereo Microscope
  • Digital Microscope
  • AmScope SE306R-PZ Forward Binocular Stereo Microscope
  • AmScope SE400-Z Professional Binocular Stereo Microscope
  • Celestron 44341 LCD Digital Microscope
Microscope for Scabies Diagnosis
  • Compound Microscope
  • Digital Microscope
  • AmScope M500 Monocular Compound Microscope
  • Celestron 44341 LCD Digital Microscope
  • AmScope B120C-E1 Siedentopf Compound Microscope
  • Carson MicroBrite Plus 60x-120x LED Lighted Pocket Microscope
*Microscope for Laboratory
  • Compound Light Microscope
  • Stereo Light Microscope
  • Electron & Fluorescence Microscope [High Price tags]
  • OMAX 40X-2000X Lab LED Binocular Compound Microscope
  • AmScope SE400-Z Professional Binocular Stereo Microscope
Microscope for Hair Analysis
  • Stereo Microscope
  • Compound Microscope
  • Digital Microscope
  • AmScope SE400-Z Professional Binocular Stereo Microscope
  • AmScope M150C Biological Compound Microscope
  • Celestron 44341 LCD Digital Microscope
Microscope for Soldering
  • Stereo Microscope
  • Digital USB Microscope
  • AmScope SE400-Z Professional Binocular Stereo Microscope
  • Celestron 44341 LCD Digital Microscope
  • Plugable USB Digital Microscope
Microscope for Fungi Study/Identification
  • Compound Microscope
  • Stereo Microscope
  • OMAX 40X-2000X Lab LED Binocular Compound Microscope
  • AmScope SM-4NTP Professional Trinocular Stereo Zoom Microscope
Microscope for Trichomes Viewing
  • Stereo Microscope
  • Digital Microscope
  • Compound Light Microscope
  • AmScope SE400-Z Professional Binocular Stereo Microscope
  • Celestron 44341 LCD Digital Microscope
  • AmScope M150C Biological Compound Microscope
Microscope for Pathology
  • Compound Microscope
  • Digital Handheld Microscope
  • OMAX 40X-2500X Digital Lab Trinocular Compound Microscope
  • Celestron CM800 Compound Microscope
  • Celestron 44341 LCD Digital Microscope
Microscope for Diamond Inspection
  • Stereo Microscope
  • Digital USB Microscope
  • AmScope SM-4TPZ Professional Trinocular Stereo Zoom Microscope
  • Celestron 44341 LCD Digital Microscope
  • Plugable USB Digital Microscope
Microscope for Engraving
  • Stereo Microscope
  • AmScope SE400-Z Professional Binocular Stereo Microscope
Microscope for Geologist
  • Polarizing Microscope
  • Stereo Microscope
  • AmScope SM-4TPZ Professional Stereo Zoom
  • AmScope SE400-Z Professional Binocular Stereo Microscope
Microscope for Electronics Repair
  • Stereo Microscope
  • Digital Microscope
  • AmScope SE400-Z Professional Binocular Stereo Microscope
  • Celestron 44341 LCD Digital Microscope
Microscope for Neurosurgery
  • Surgical Microscope [High Price tags]
  • Leica M720 OH5 Neurosurgical Microscope
Microscope for Rocks Viewing
  • Polarizing Microscope
  • Stereo Microscope
  • AmScope ME520TA-PZ Polarizing Trinocular Microscope
  • AmScope SE400-Z Professional Binocular Stereo Microscope
Microscope for Jewelry Inspecting
  • Stereo Microscope
  • Digital Microscope
  • Gemological Microscope
  • AmScope SE400-Z Professional Binocular Stereo Microscope
  • Celestron 44341 LCD Digital Microscope
  • BestScope BS-8040T Trinocular Gemological Microscope
Microscope for SMD Soldering
  • Stereo Microscope
  • Digital Microscope
  • AmScope SE400-Z Professional Binocular Stereo Microscope
  • Andonstar AD407 3D HDMI Soldering Digital Microscope
Microscope for Cell Culture
  • Inverted Microscope
  • Digital Microscope
  • Fluorescence microscope
  • Olympus CKX53 Inverted Microscope
  • Celestron 44341 LCD Digital Microscope
  • Nikon E100 Fluorescence Microscope
Microscope for Bacteria Viewing
  • Compound Microscope
  • Digital Microscope
  • AmScope M500 Monocular Compound Microscope
  • Celestron 44341 LCD
Microscope for Mycology
  • Compound Light microscope
  • OMAX 40X-2000X Lab LED Binocular Compound Microscope
Microscope for Gemstones Inspection
  • Stereo microscope
  • Digital Microscope
  • AmScope SE400-Z Professional Binocular Stereo Microscope
  • Celestron 5MP InfiniView LCD Digital Microscope
Microscope for Live Blood Analysis
  • Darkfield microscope
  • AmScope T490B-DK Compound Trinocular Microscope
Microscope for Cell Counting
  • Hemocytometer
  • Biological Microscope
  • Hausser Scientific hemocytometer
  • AmScope M150C-MS Compound Monocular Microscope
Microscope for Stamp Collection
  • Stereo microscope
  • AmScope SE400-Z Professional Binocular Stereo Microscope
Microscope for PCB Repair/ Rework
  • Digital microscope
  • Handheld USB Microscope
  • Andonstar AD407 3D HDMI Soldering Digital Microscope
  • Q-Scope Handheld USB Digital Microscope with LED Illumination and Polarizer
Microscope for Sperm Analysis
  • Phase contrast microscope
  • Semen Microscope
  • AmScope T490A-PCT Phase Contrast Compound Trinocular Microscope
  • Richter Optica HS-1M Student Microscope
Microscope for Biology Students
  • Compound Biological microscope
  • OMAX M82ES Lab LED Binocular Compound Microscope
Microscope for Quality Checks
  • Stereo Microscope
  • Digital Microscope
  • AmScope SE306R-PZ-3M Forward Stereo Microscope
  • Andonstar AD246S-M HDMI Digital Microscope
Microscope for Watch Repair
  • Digital microscope
  • Loupes
  • Celestron 44341 LCD Digital Microscope
  • APHRODITE Binocular Loupes Glasses Headband Magnifier
Microscope for Forensic Investigations
  • Comparison microscope
  • Stereo Microscope
  • Compound Microscope
  • Leica DM6 M Comparison Microscope
  • Nikon SMZ1270 Stereo Microscope
  • Olympus BX53M Compound Microscope
Microscope for Dissections
  • Stereo microscope
  • AmScope SM-3TZ-54S-5M Stereo Microscope
  • Leica EZ4 W Stereo Microscope
Microscope for Water Sample Study
  • Compound Microscope
  • Digital Compound Microscope
  • AmScope B100B-MS Compound Microscope
  • OMAX 40X-2000X Digital Binocular Compound Microscope

 

Microscope for Dental Uses
  • Dental Microscope
  • Surgical Microscope
  • Zeiss Extaro 300 Dental Microscope
  • Labomed Magna Surgical Microscope
Microscope for Recording of Live Organisms
  • Compound Microscope
  • Stereo Microscope
  • Confocal Microscope
  • Digital Microscope
  • AmScope B120C-E1 Biological Compound Microscope
  • AmScope SE306R-PZ-LED Stereo Microscope
  • Olympus FV3000
  • Celestron 5MP InfiniView LCD Digital Microscope
Microscope for Pharmaceutical Research
  • Compound Microscope
  • Stereo Microscope
  • Confocal Microscope
  • Electron Microscope
  • Olympus CX23 Binocular Microscope
  • AmScope SM-4TPZ Professional Trinocular Stereo Zoom Microscope
  • Zeiss LSM 880 Confocal Microscope
  • Hitachi HT7700 TEM Electron Microscope
Microscope for Medical Diagnosis
  • Compound Microscope
  • Stereo Microscope
  • Digital Microscope
  • Omax M83ES Lab Trinocular Biological Compound LED Microscope
  • Leica EZ4HD Stereo Microscope
  • Celestron 44341 LCD

*Laboratory microscopes come in a wide array of varieties for all sorts of applications. What we provided is just a few of what is used across labs in different industries.