Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Canon LV -HD420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White vs Canon LV X420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White

55specifications compared
8differ
47identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Projector native resolution
- LV -HD420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D 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) 3D 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) 3D White:16:9
- LV X420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
Screen size compatibility
- LV -HD420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:762 - 8128 mm (30 - 320")
- LV X420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:762 - 6604 mm (30 - 260")
Service life of light source
- LV -HD420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D 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) 3D White:2500 h
- LV X420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:3000 h
Serial interface type
- LV -HD420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:RS-232
- LV X420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:RS-232C

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Comparison of LV-HD420, X420
94 specifications	A Canon LV -HD420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White Model LV-HD420 View product	B Canon LV X420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White Model X420 View product
Projector4 differ
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	8000:1	10000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	4:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 8128 mm (30 - 320")	762 - 6604 mm (30 - 260")
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 sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
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 typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SHP
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	245 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens systemidentical
Optical zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5x
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%
MagnificationKnown for one	1.5x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 576 (WSVGA), 1024 x 768 (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 1200 (WUXGA)	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
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full-size
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial interface typeDiffers	RS-232	RS-232C
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
12V triggerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 dB
Designidentical
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Poweridentical
Power consumption (network standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	320 W
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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-232CKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Contrast ratioKnown for one	8000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source

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