Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Canon LV HD420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White vs Canon LV X420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White

60specifications compared
14differ
46identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Projector native resolution
- LV HD420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1080p (1920x1080)
- LV X420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- LV HD420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:8000:1
- LV X420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:10000:1
Native aspect ratio
- LV HD420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:16:9
- LV X420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
Supported aspect ratios
- LV HD420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:16:9
- LV X420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:2.35:1, 4:3, 16:9
Screen size compatibility
- LV HD420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:762 - 8128 mm (30 - 320")
- LV X420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:762 - 6604 mm (30 - 260")
Matrix size
- LV HD420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1.65 cm (0.65")
- LV X420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:1.4 cm (0.55")
Service life of light source
- LV HD420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:2000 h
- LV X420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:2500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- LV HD420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:2500 h
- LV X420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:3000 h

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Comparison of HD420, X420
93 specifications	A Canon LV HD420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White Model HD420 View product	B Canon LV X420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White Model X420 View product
Projector6 differ
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	8000:1	10000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	16:9	2.35:1, 4:3, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 8128 mm (30 - 320")	762 - 6604 mm (30 - 260")
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3360 ANSI lumens
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15.625 - 101.6 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 - 120 Hz
Matrix sizeDiffers	1.65 cm (0.65")	1.4 cm (0.55")
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMD
Heat dissipationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1399 BTU/h
Number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	2000 h	2500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	2500 h	3000 h
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	245 W
Lens systemidentical
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.39 - 2.09:1
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-64 - 64%
Video1 differ
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 480 (WVGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 854 x 480 (WVGA), 1024 x 576 (WSVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080	640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Video colour modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema, Presentation, sRGB
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
12V triggerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Multimediaidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
PlacementDiffers	Desktop	Desktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Market positioningKnown for one	Portable	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (network standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	No	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, VGA
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RS-232CKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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