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 native resolutionDiffers	WUXGA (1920x1200)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	2500:1	3750:1
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
Matrix sizeDiffers	1.7 cm (0.67")	1.65 cm (0.65")
Light sourceidentical
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	2.45 - 3.07 mm	15.75 - 25.1 mm
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%
Video2 differ
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 800 (WXGA)
Video colour modesDiffers	Presentation, sRGB	Cinema, Presentation, sRGB
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Featuresidentical
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	20 W	10 W
Design1 differ
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 (network standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Other features1 differ
RS-232 portsDiffers	2	1
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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