Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black vs Canon LV 7297A Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White

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  • 44specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 13identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:2800 ANSI lumens
    • LV 7297A Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2600 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:DLP
    • LV 7297A Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:SVGA (800x600)
    • LV 7297A Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:13000:1
    • LV 7297A Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2000:1
  • Screen size compatibility
    • MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:939.8 - 7620 mm (37 - 300")
    • LV 7297A Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:-40 - 40°
    • LV 7297A Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:±30°
  • Lamp power
    • MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:190 W
    • LV 7297A Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:215 W
  • Focal length range
    • MS517 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:21.95 - 24.18 mm
    • LV 7297A Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:18.38 - 22.06 mm

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Comparison of MS517, 7297A
87 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2800 ANSI lumens2600 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLPLCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersSVGA (800x600)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs13000:12000:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for one4:3Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers939.8 - 7620 mm (37 - 300")1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one15 - 102 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one23 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-40 - 40°±30°
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 - 11.8 m
UniformityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85%
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4 cm (0.55")
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Light source1 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceKnown for one4500 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one6000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers190 W215 W
Lamp typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNSHA
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers21.95 - 24.18 mm18.38 - 22.06 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.51 - 2.692 - 2.15
Zoom ratioDiffers1.1:11.2:1
Throw ratioKnown for one1.97 - 2.17:1Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one130%Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Digital zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
MagnificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2x
Video4 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, PAL, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffersNoYes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesDiffers1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p1035i, 1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers31
HDMI ports quantity11
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers10
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Wi-FiNoNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers32 dB34.4 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs30 dB29 dB
HDCPKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Preset modesKnown for oneCinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGBUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneArabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, TurkishUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers2 W10 W
Design1 differ
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
PlacementDesktopDesktop
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display1 differ
Built-in displayDiffersNoYes
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs245 W252 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W0.7 W
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers302.8 mm334 mm
DepthDiffers221.8 mm247 mm
HeightDiffers111.8 mm101 mm
Package weightKnown for one3.3 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffersYesNo
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, VGAUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11
Aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1200 pixels
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 60 °C

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