Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Canon LX MU500Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White vs Epson PowerLite L510U Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White

56specifications compared
22differ
34identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

Projection technology
- LX MU500Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:DLP
- PowerLite L510U Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:3LCD
Screen size compatibility
- LX MU500Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
- PowerLite L510U Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:1270 - 12700 mm (50 - 500")
Projection distance
- LX MU500Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:1.75 - 9.32 m
- PowerLite L510U Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:2.33 - 3.78 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)
- LX MU500Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:50000:1
- PowerLite L510U Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:2500000:1
Uniformity
- LX MU500Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:65%
- PowerLite L510U Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:86%
Matrix size
- LX MU500Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:1.22 cm (0.48")
- PowerLite L510U Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:1.7 cm (0.67")
Light source type
- LX MU500Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:Laser
- PowerLite L510U Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:Lamp
Focal length range
- LX MU500Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White:1.81 - 2.1 mm
- PowerLite L510U Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:20 - 31.8 mm

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Comparison of MU500Z, L510U
96 specifications	A Canon LX MU500Z Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) 3D Black, White Model MU500Z View product	B Epson PowerLite L510U Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White Model L510U View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightness	5000 ANSI lumens	5000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolution	WUXGA (1920x1200)	WUXGA (1920x1200)
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")	1270 - 12700 mm (50 - 500")
Projection distanceDiffers	1.75 - 9.32 m	2.33 - 3.78 m
Projection distance (wide)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.44 - 14.76 m
Projection distance (tele)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.35 - 23.84 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Differs	50000:1	2500000:1
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.073 billion colours
UniformityDiffers	65%	86%
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 92 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 85 Hz
Colour light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5000 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontal	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeDiffers	1.22 cm (0.48")	1.7 cm (0.67")
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
White light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5000 ANSI lumens
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	3750 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source typeDiffers	Laser	Lamp
Service life of light source	20000 h	20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30000 h
Lamp powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	205 W
Lens system2 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	1.81 - 2.1 mm	20 - 31.8 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	14.3 - 22.9	1.5 - 1.7
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom ratio	1.6:1	1.6:1
Digital zoomKnown for one	2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.36 - 2.18:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for one	-50 - 50°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for one	-23 - 23%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Full HD	Yes	Yes
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	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)	1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported 3D formatsKnown for one	Frame Sequential, Frame packing, Side by side, Top and bottom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video colour modesKnown for one	Presentation, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 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	1	0
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	1	0
HDBaseT port	Yes	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	0
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio in	Yes	Yes
PC Audio out	Yes	Yes
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Smart TVKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features1 differ
Noise level	37 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	35 dB	25 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Air filterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RMS rated power	10 W	10 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	White
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
AC input voltageDiffers	100-240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	490 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (network standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	395 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-10 - 65 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	8.9 kg	8.5 kg
WidthDiffers	450 mm	440 mm
DepthDiffers	379 mm	304 mm
HeightDiffers	154 mm	120 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, VGA
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1

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