Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Canon LX -MH502Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White vs Canon LX MU500Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White

58specifications compared
21differ
37identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Projector native resolution
- LX -MH502Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:1080p (1920x1080)
- LX MU500Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
Native aspect ratio
- LX -MH502Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:16:9
- LX MU500Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:16:10
Projection distance
- LX -MH502Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:1.8 - 9.58 m
- LX MU500Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:1.75 - 9.32 m
Uniformity
- LX -MH502Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:80%
- LX MU500Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:65%
Light source type
- LX -MH502Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:Laser/LED hybrid
- LX MU500Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:Laser
Vertical lens shift range
- LX -MH502Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:-60 - 60%
- LX MU500Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:-50 - 50°
3D
- LX -MH502Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:No
- LX MU500Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:Yes
Composite video in
- LX -MH502Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White:0
- LX MU500Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:1

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Comparison of LX-MH502Z, MU500Z
86 specifications	A Canon LX -MH502Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black, White Model LX-MH502Z View product	B Canon LX MU500Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White Model MU500Z View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightness	5000 ANSI lumens	5000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	WUXGA (1920x1200)
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Screen size compatibility	1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")	1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	1.8 - 9.58 m	1.75 - 9.32 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)	50000:1	50000:1
Projector brightness (economic mode)	3750 ANSI lumens	3750 ANSI lumens
UniformityDiffers	80%	65%
Keystone correction, vertical	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.22 cm (0.48")
Light source1 differ
Light source typeDiffers	Laser/LED hybrid	Laser
Service life of light source	20000 h	20000 h
Lens system1 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length range	1.81 - 2.1 mm	1.81 - 2.1 mm
Aperture range (F-F)	14.3 - 22.9	14.3 - 22.9
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal lens shift range	-23 - 23%	-23 - 23%
Vertical lens shift rangeDiffers	-60 - 60%	-50 - 50°
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6:1
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.36 - 2.18:1
Video4 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	Not supported	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HD	Yes	Yes
3DDiffers	No	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	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), 3840 x 2160	640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modesDiffers	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Supported 3D formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Frame Sequential, Frame packing, Side by side, Top and bottom
Video colour modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Presentation, sRGB
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	2	2
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI connector type	Full-size	Full-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video inDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	0	1
HDBaseT port	Yes	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeDiffers	RS-232C	RS-232
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Differs	No	Yes
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network1 differ
Smart TVKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	2	1
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	39 dB	37 dB
Preset modesKnown for one	Blackboard, Cinema, Presentation, Standard, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 dB
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated power	10 W	10 W
Designidentical
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Presentation	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	Black, White	Black, White
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power3 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	510 W	490 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	2 W
AC input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	100-240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
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	395 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-10 - 65 °C	-10 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	9.3 kg	8.9 kg
Width	450 mm	450 mm
Depth	379 mm	379 mm
Height	154 mm	154 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1

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