Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Canon LX -MU500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White vs NEC P502W Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 15identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector native resolution
    • LX -MU500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
    • P502W Large venue projector 5000 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
    • P502W Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:6000:1
  • Screen size compatibility
    • LX -MU500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:1524 - 6096 mm (60 - 240")
    • P502W Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
  • Projection distance
    • LX -MU500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:1.38 - 5.45 m
    • P502W Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:0.8 - 14.5 m
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • LX -MU500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:-30 - 30°
    • P502W Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:25°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • LX -MU500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:-30 - 30°
    • P502W Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:30°
  • Service life of light source
    • LX -MU500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:2000 h
    • P502W Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:4000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • LX -MU500 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, White:2500 h
    • P502W Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:5000 h

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Comparison of LX-MU500, P502W
86 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector native resolutionDiffersWUXGA (1920x1200)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs2500:16000:1
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one16:10Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers1524 - 6096 mm (60 - 240")762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers1.38 - 5.45 m0.8 - 14.5 m
UniformityKnown for one75%Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers-30 - 30°25°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-30 - 30°30°
Matrix sizeKnown for one1.7 cm (0.67")Unknown — not stated by the source
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3000 ANSI lumens
Light source3 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers2000 h4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs2500 h5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers370 W375 W
Lamp typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUHP
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for one2.45 - 3.07 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one15.75 - 25.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for one50 - 55%Unknown — not stated by the source
MagnificationKnown for one1.6xUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7:1
Optical zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7x
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMNTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080pUnknown — not stated by the source
Video colour modesKnown for onePresentation, sRGBUnknown — not stated by the source
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneFull-sizeUnknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers03
Serial interface typeDiffersRS-232CRS-232
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers38 dB36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs35 dB31 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceErP, RoHs
Multimedia1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
RMS rated powerKnown for one20 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorLarge venue projector
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteWhite
PlacementDiffersDesktopDesktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs500 W366 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs400 W305 W
Power sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source445 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-10 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers5.4 kg5.2 kg
WidthDiffers465 mm362 mm
DepthDiffers261 mm302 mm
HeightDiffers112 mm129 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIR
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
RS-232 portsDiffers21
RS-232CKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85286200

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