Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Canon LV S300 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens SVGA (800x600) White vs Epson EX7230 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White

47specifications compared
27differ
20identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

Projector native resolution
- LV S300 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens SVGA (800x600) White:SVGA (800x600)
- EX7230 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- LV S300 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens SVGA (800x600) White:2300:1
- EX7230 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:10000:1
Native aspect ratio
- LV S300 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens SVGA (800x600) White:4:3
- EX7230 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:16:10
Supported aspect ratios
- LV S300 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens SVGA (800x600) White:4:3
- EX7230 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:4:3, 16:9
Projection distance
- LV S300 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens SVGA (800x600) White:3.8 - 4.2 m
- EX7230 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:0.9 - 9 m
Projection distance (wide)
- LV S300 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens SVGA (800x600) White:2.3 - 5.7 m
- EX7230 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:0.9 - 0.9 m
Projection distance (tele)
- LV S300 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens SVGA (800x600) White:2.5 - 5 m
- EX7230 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:9 - 9 m
Matrix type
- LV S300 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens SVGA (800x600) White:DMD
- EX7230 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:3-panel (p-Si TFT active)

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Comparison of S300, EX7230
87 specifications	A Canon LV S300 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens SVGA (800x600) White Model S300 View product	B Epson EX7230 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White Model EX7230 View product
Projector8 differ
Projector brightness	3000 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	2300:1	10000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3	4:3, 16:9
Projection distanceDiffers	3.8 - 4.2 m	0.9 - 9 m
Projection distance (wide)Differs	2.3 - 5.7 m	0.9 - 0.9 m
Projection distance (tele)Differs	2.5 - 5 m	9 - 9 m
Colour light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Matrix typeDiffers	DMD	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
White light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000 ANSI lumens
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	2100 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix sizeKnown for one	1.4 cm (0.55")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lamp powerDiffers	190 W	200 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	160 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system4 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	21 - 23.1 mm	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.56 - 2.8	1.58 - 1.72
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.1:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.86 - 2.04:1	1.3 - 1.56:1
Digital zoomKnown for one	2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, PAL 4.43, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	SECAM, NTSC, PAL, NTSC 4.43, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N
Full HD	No	No
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1440 x 900, 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+)
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Composite video in	1	1
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-B	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Wi-Fi	No	No
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	35 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	29 dB	29 dB
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RMS rated power	2 W	2 W
Design2 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	White	Black, White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop	Desktop, Ceiling
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 indicators	Yes	Yes
Market positioningKnown for one	Portable	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	330 W	283 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	207 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Voltage toleranceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10%
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	3 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	275 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	282 mm	297 mm
DepthDiffers	232 mm	233.7 mm
HeightDiffers	91 mm	76 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source

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