Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Canon LX -MU500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White vs Canon LV WX310ST Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White

52specifications compared
28differ
24identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- LX -MU500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:5000 ANSI lumens
- LV WX310ST Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:3100 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- LX -MU500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
- LV WX310ST Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- LX -MU500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:2500:1
- LV WX310ST Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:10000:1
Screen size compatibility
- LX -MU500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:1524 - 6096 mm (60 - 240")
- LV WX310ST Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:1778 - 3048 mm (70 - 120")
Projection distance
- LX -MU500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:1.38 - 5.45 m
- LV WX310ST Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:0.74 - 1.26 m
Keystone correction, horizontal
- LX -MU500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:-30 - 30°
- LV WX310ST Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:-15 - 15°
Keystone correction, vertical
- LX -MU500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:-30 - 30°
- LV WX310ST Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:-15 - 15°
Service life of light source
- LX -MU500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:2000 h
- LV WX310ST Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:4000 h

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Comparison of LX-MU500, WX310ST
76 specifications	A Canon LX -MU500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White Model LX-MU500 View product	B Canon LV WX310ST Short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White Model WX310ST View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	5000 ANSI lumens	3100 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WUXGA (1920x1200)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	2500:1	10000:1
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Supported aspect ratios	16:10	16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1524 - 6096 mm (60 - 240")	1778 - 3048 mm (70 - 120")
Projection distanceDiffers	1.38 - 5.45 m	0.74 - 1.26 m
UniformityKnown for one	75%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	-30 - 30°	-15 - 15°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-30 - 30°	-15 - 15°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	1.7 cm (0.67")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	2000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	2500 h	6000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	370 W	210 W
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SHP
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system1 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeKnown for one	2.45 - 3.07 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	15.75 - 25.1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for one	50 - 55%	Unknown — not stated by the source
MagnificationDiffers	1.6x	2x
Video1 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 video modes	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Video colour modesKnown for one	Presentation, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	2	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Full-size	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
HDBaseT portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Serial interface typeDiffers	RS-232C	RS-232
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-B
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	38 dB	36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	35 dB	29 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	20 W	10 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Short throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	White
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	500 W	350 W
Power consumption (standby)	3 W	3 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs	400 W	240 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-10 - 60 °C	-10 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	5.4 kg	2.8 kg
WidthDiffers	465 mm	282 mm
DepthDiffers	261 mm	267.5 mm
HeightDiffers	112 mm	117.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other features1 differ
RS-232 portsDiffers	2	1
RS-232CKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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