Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Canon XEED SX6 3500 ANSI lumens LCOS SXGA+(1400x1050) Grey, Silver vs Viewsonic PLED-W500 data projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black

38specifications compared
25differ
13identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- XEED SX6 3500 ANSI lumens LCOS SXGA+(1400x1050) Grey, Silver:3500 ANSI lumens
- PLED-W500 data projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- XEED SX6 3500 ANSI lumens LCOS SXGA+(1400x1050) Grey, Silver:LCOS
- PLED-W500 data projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:DLP
Projector native resolution
- XEED SX6 3500 ANSI lumens LCOS SXGA+(1400x1050) Grey, Silver:SXGA+(1400x1050)
- PLED-W500 data projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- XEED SX6 3500 ANSI lumens LCOS SXGA+(1400x1050) Grey, Silver:1000:1
- PLED-W500 data projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:6000:1
Screen size compatibility
- XEED SX6 3500 ANSI lumens LCOS SXGA+(1400x1050) Grey, Silver:1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
- PLED-W500 data projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:762 - 2032 mm (30 - 80")
Projection distance
- XEED SX6 3500 ANSI lumens LCOS SXGA+(1400x1050) Grey, Silver:1.2 - 9 m
- PLED-W500 data projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:0.91 - 2.4 m
Horizontal scan range
- XEED SX6 3500 ANSI lumens LCOS SXGA+(1400x1050) Grey, Silver:15 - 100 kHz
- PLED-W500 data projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:31 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan range
- XEED SX6 3500 ANSI lumens LCOS SXGA+(1400x1050) Grey, Silver:50 - 100 Hz
- PLED-W500 data projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:48 - 120 Hz

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Comparison of SX6, PLED-W500
86 specifications	A Canon XEED SX6 3500 ANSI lumens LCOS SXGA+(1400x1050) Grey, Silver Model SX6 View product	B Viewsonic PLED-W500 data projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black Model PLED-W500 View product
Projector9 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3500 ANSI lumens	500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	LCOS	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SXGA+(1400x1050)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	1000:1	6000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")	762 - 2032 mm (30 - 80")
Projection distanceDiffers	1.2 - 9 m	0.91 - 2.4 m
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15 - 100 kHz	31 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	50 - 100 Hz	48 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	± 20°	-40 - 40°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.14 cm (0.45")
UniformityKnown for one	88%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital gamma correctionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	± 20°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source typeDiffers	Lamp	LED
Service life of light sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20000 h
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lamp typeKnown for one	NSH	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerKnown for one	270 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
FocusDiffers	Auto	Manual
Focal length rangeKnown for one	21.7 - 35.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	1.85 - 2.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	Yes	Yes
3D	No	No
3D ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1440 x 1050, 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Composite video in	1	1
DVI portDiffers	Yes	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-B	USB Type-A
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
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storage1 differ
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD
Internal storage capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 GB
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	35 dB	38 dB
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, CB, UL, cUL, FCC (including ICES-003), NOM, TUV-S Argentina, RoHS
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	31 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dot clock scanning frequencyKnown for one	170 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	1 W	2 W
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	H.264, MPEG2, MPEG4
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MP3
Design1 differ
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Portable
Product colourDiffers	Grey, Silver	Black
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	355 W	144 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	7 W	0.5 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
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 conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	5 - 35 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-30 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	4.7 kg	1.18 kg
WidthKnown for one	266 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	336 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	114 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VGA
Carrying caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	214 x 164 x 42 mm
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1680 x 1050 pixels
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
Network readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ResolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 800 pixels
Horizontal resolutionKnown for one	550 lines	Unknown — not stated by the source
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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