| Type of X-ray machine | Fixed or mobile | |
| X-ray generator | High frequency or standard frequency | |
| X-ray tube | Rotating anode or stationary anode | |
| Maximum tube voltage | 150 kV or higher | |
| Maximum tube current | 500 mA or higher | |
| Focal spot size | 0.6 mm to 1.5 mm | |
| Exposure time range | 0.001 seconds to 10 seconds | |
| X-ray beam filtration | Aluminum and/or copper | |
| Collimation | Manual or automatic | |
| Patient positioning | Table, upright, or angled | |
| Image receptor | Film, computed radiography (CR), or digital radiography (DR) | |
| Image quality | Spatial resolution, contrast resolution, noise | |
| Radiation dose | Measured in mGy or mSv | |
| Safety features | Interlocks, shielding, warning lights, emergency stop | |
| Dimensions | Varies depending on the type and manufacturer | |
| Weight | Varies depending on the type and manufacturer | |
| Power requirements | 220V to 240V AC, single-phase, 50 Hz or 60 Hz | |
| Cooling system | Air or water cooled | |