Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Canon LV-8235 UST vs Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD

47specifications compared
28differ
19identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- LV-8235 UST:2500 ANSI lumens
- MegaPlex MG-850HD:2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- LV-8235 UST:DLP
- MegaPlex MG-850HD:LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)
- LV-8235 UST:2000:1
- MegaPlex MG-850HD:3000:1
Screen size compatibility
- LV-8235 UST:1524 - 2794 mm (60 - 110")
- MegaPlex MG-850HD:838.2 - 8128 mm (33 - 320")
Number of colours
- LV-8235 UST:1.073 billion colours
- MegaPlex MG-850HD:16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, vertical
- LV-8235 UST:± 5°
- MegaPlex MG-850HD:± 30°
Lamp type
- LV-8235 UST:NSH
- MegaPlex MG-850HD:UHE
Lamp power
- LV-8235 UST:275 W
- MegaPlex MG-850HD:200 W

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Comparison of LV-8235 UST, MegaPlex MG-850HD
80 specifications	A Canon LV-8235 UST View product	B Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2500 ANSI lumens	2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	2000:1	3000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1524 - 2794 mm (60 - 110")	838.2 - 8128 mm (33 - 320")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.83 - 8.12 m
Number of coloursDiffers	1.073 billion colours	16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	± 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	± 5°	± 30°
UniformityKnown for one	78%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix sizeKnown for one	1.65 cm (0.65")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
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 system1 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	2.5 - 4.83 mm	16.9 – 20.28
F-number (relative aperture)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.58
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2:1
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 - 1.56:1
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
Video3 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 HDDiffers	No	Yes
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)	1280 x 800 (WXGA)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	1	3
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	1	0
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	36 dB	35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	28 dB	29 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Multimedia2 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	1	2
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	20 W
Design1 differ
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home cinema
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
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
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Product typeKnown for one	Ultra short throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	319 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs	305 W	267 W
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
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 mm
DepthDiffers	386 mm	292 mm
HeightDiffers	178 mm	129 mm
Other featuresidentical
CompatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-PC, Mac; -iPad/iPhone/iPod Devices
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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