Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Canon LV-8235 UST vs Epson MegaPlex MG-50

42specifications compared
26differ
16identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- LV-8235 UST:2500 ANSI lumens
- MegaPlex MG-50:2200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- LV-8235 UST:DLP
- MegaPlex MG-50:3LCD
Projector native resolution
- LV-8235 UST:WXGA (1280x800)
- MegaPlex MG-50:540p (960x540)
Screen size compatibility
- LV-8235 UST:1524 - 2794 mm (60 - 110")
- MegaPlex MG-50:762 - 8890 mm (30 - 350")
Number of colours
- LV-8235 UST:1.073 billion colours
- MegaPlex MG-50:16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, vertical
- LV-8235 UST:± 5°
- MegaPlex MG-50:-30 - 30°
Matrix size
- LV-8235 UST:1.65 cm (0.65")
- MegaPlex MG-50:1.37 cm (0.54")
Lamp type
- LV-8235 UST:NSH
- MegaPlex MG-50:UHE

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Comparison of LV-8235 UST, MegaPlex MG-50
88 specifications	A Canon LV-8235 UST View product	B Epson MegaPlex MG-50 View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2500 ANSI lumens	2200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	540p (960x540)
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3, 16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1524 - 2794 mm (60 - 110")	762 - 8890 mm (30 - 350")
Number of coloursDiffers	1.073 billion colours	16.78 million colours
Colour light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2200 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	± 5°	-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeDiffers	1.65 cm (0.65")	1.37 cm (0.54")
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
White light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2200 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	2000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
UniformityKnown for one	78%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5000 h
Lamp typeDiffers	NSH	UHE
Lamp powerDiffers	275 W	200 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	305 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
Focus	Manual	Manual
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.36 - 1.83:1
Focal length rangeKnown for one	2.5 - 4.83 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one	4x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)	720 x 480, 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	1	1
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Featuresidentical
Preset modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema, Dynamic, Game
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Noise levelKnown for one	36 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	28 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	1	2
RMS rated power	10 W	10 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Ultra short throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home cinema
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Desktop
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
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power2 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	375 W	298 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs	305 W	251 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Voltage toleranceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10%
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.85 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	5 - 40 °C	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	10 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	6.2 kg	3.9 kg
WidthDiffers	321 mm	340.4 mm
DepthDiffers	386 mm	292.1 mm
HeightDiffers	178 mm	129.5 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	No	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
HDMIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
RS-232 portsDiffers	1	0
Aspect ratioKnown for one	16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	321 x 386 x 178 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
ResolutionKnown for one	1280 x 800 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source

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