Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Canon XEED SX6 3500 ANSI lumens LCOS SXGA+(1400x1050) Grey, Silver vs Epson PowerLite 1221

47specifications compared
29differ
18identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- XEED SX6 3500 ANSI lumens LCOS SXGA+(1400x1050) Grey, Silver:3500 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite 1221:2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- XEED SX6 3500 ANSI lumens LCOS SXGA+(1400x1050) Grey, Silver:LCOS
- PowerLite 1221:LCD
Projector native resolution
- XEED SX6 3500 ANSI lumens LCOS SXGA+(1400x1050) Grey, Silver:SXGA+(1400x1050)
- PowerLite 1221:XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- XEED SX6 3500 ANSI lumens LCOS SXGA+(1400x1050) Grey, Silver:1000:1
- PowerLite 1221:3000:1
Screen size compatibility
- XEED SX6 3500 ANSI lumens LCOS SXGA+(1400x1050) Grey, Silver:1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
- PowerLite 1221:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distance
- XEED SX6 3500 ANSI lumens LCOS SXGA+(1400x1050) Grey, Silver:1.2 - 9 m
- PowerLite 1221:0.9 - 10.8 m
Keystone correction, horizontal
- XEED SX6 3500 ANSI lumens LCOS SXGA+(1400x1050) Grey, Silver:± 20°
- PowerLite 1221:±30°
Keystone correction, vertical
- XEED SX6 3500 ANSI lumens LCOS SXGA+(1400x1050) Grey, Silver:± 20°
- PowerLite 1221:±30°

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Comparison of SX6, PowerLite 1221
80 specifications	A Canon XEED SX6 3500 ANSI lumens LCOS SXGA+(1400x1050) Grey, Silver Model SX6 View product	B Epson PowerLite 1221 View product
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3500 ANSI lumens	2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	LCOS	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SXGA+(1400x1050)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	1000:1	3000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	1.2 - 9 m	0.9 - 10.8 m
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	± 20°	±30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	± 20°	±30°
UniformityKnown for one	88%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	15 - 100 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	50 - 100 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital gamma correctionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Service life of light sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5000 h
Lamp typeDiffers	NSH	UHE
Lamp powerDiffers	270 W	200 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
FocusDiffers	Auto	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	21.7 - 35.8 mm	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2:1
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2x
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.48 - 1.77:1
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	1.85 - 2.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1440 x 1050, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI portDiffers	Yes	No
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-B	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	35 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	31 dB	29 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dot clock scanning frequencyKnown for one	170 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	1 W	2 W
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Grey, Silver	Black
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
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	355 W	238 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	7 W	0.4 W
Power sourceKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	290 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-30 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	4.7 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	266 mm	294.6 mm
DepthDiffers	336 mm	228.6 mm
HeightDiffers	114 mm	78.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB, VGA
Carrying caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	294.6 x 228.6 x 78.7 mm
Horizontal resolutionDiffers	550 lines	560 lines
Lens systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	F = 1.58 - 1.72
RS-232 portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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