Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Canon LX -MU500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White vs Canon LX MW500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White

61specifications compared
13differ
48identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Projector native resolution
- LX -MU500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
- LX MW500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- LX -MU500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:2500:1
- LX MW500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:3750:1
Projection distance
- LX -MU500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:1.38 - 5.45 m
- LX MW500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:1.45 - 5.82 m
Matrix size
- LX -MU500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:1.7 cm (0.67")
- LX MW500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:1.65 cm (0.65")
Focal length range
- LX -MU500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:2.45 - 3.07 mm
- LX MW500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:15.75 - 25.1 mm
Vertical lens shift range
- LX -MU500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:50 - 55%
- LX MW500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:52.5 - 57.5%
Full HD
- LX -MU500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:Yes
- LX MW500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:No
Video colour modes
- LX -MU500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:Presentation, sRGB
- LX MW500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:Cinema, Presentation, sRGB

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Comparison of LX-MU500, MW500
75 specifications	A Canon LX -MU500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White Model LX-MU500 View product	B Canon LX MW500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black, White Model MW500 View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightness	5000 ANSI lumens	5000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WUXGA (1920x1200)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	2500:1	3750:1
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Supported aspect ratios	16:10	16:10
Screen size compatibility	1524 - 6096 mm (60 - 240")	1524 - 6096 mm (60 - 240")
Projection distanceDiffers	1.38 - 5.45 m	1.45 - 5.82 m
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4000 ANSI lumens
Uniformity	75%	75%
Keystone correction, horizontal	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeDiffers	1.7 cm (0.67")	1.65 cm (0.65")
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	2000 h	2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	2500 h	2500 h
Lamp power	370 W	370 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	2.45 - 3.07 mm	15.75 - 25.1 mm
Aperture range (F-F)	15.75 - 25.1	15.75 - 25.1
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.12 - 1.8:1
Vertical lens shift rangeDiffers	50 - 55%	52.5 - 57.5%
Magnification	1.6x	1.6x
Video2 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
3D	No	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 800 (WXGA)
Supported video modes	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Video colour modesDiffers	Presentation, sRGB	Cinema, Presentation, sRGB
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	2	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
HDBaseT port	Yes	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Serial interface type	RS-232C	RS-232C
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Full-size	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Featuresidentical
Noise level	38 dB	38 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	35 dB	35 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
RMS rated powerDiffers	20 W	10 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colour	Black, White	Black, White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop	Desktop, Ceiling
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Power consumption (typical)	500 W	500 W
Power consumption (standby)	3 W	3 W
Power consumption (network standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)	400 W	400 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-10 - 60 °C	-10 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	5.4 kg	5.4 kg
Width	465 mm	465 mm
Depth	261 mm	261 mm
Height	112 mm	112 mm
Other features1 differ
RS-232 portsDiffers	2	1
RS-232C	Yes	Yes
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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