Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Canon LV X420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White vs Epson PowerLite 5040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 20identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • LV X420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:4200 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite 5040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:2500 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • LV X420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:DLP
    • PowerLite 5040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • LV X420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
    • PowerLite 5040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1080p (1920x1080)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • LV X420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
    • PowerLite 5040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:16:10
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • LV X420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:2.35:1, 4:3, 16:9
    • PowerLite 5040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:4:3, 16:10, 16:9
  • Screen size compatibility
    • LV X420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:762 - 6604 mm (30 - 260")
    • PowerLite 5040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1270 - 7620 mm (50 - 300")
  • Projection distance
    • LV X420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:1.2 - 10 m
    • PowerLite 5040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1.27 - 7.62 m
  • Matrix size
    • LV X420 Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:1.4 cm (0.55")
    • PowerLite 5040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1.88 cm (0.74")

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Comparison of X420, 5040UB
100 specifications
Projector9 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers4200 ANSI lumens2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one10000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers2.35:1, 4:3, 16:94:3, 16:10, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers762 - 6604 mm (30 - 260")1270 - 7620 mm (50 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers1.2 - 10 m1.27 - 7.62 m
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one3360 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
UniformityKnown for one80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one15.625 - 101.6 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one24 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one-30 - 30°Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix sizeDiffers1.4 cm (0.55")1.88 cm (0.74")
Matrix typeDiffersDMD3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Heat dissipationKnown for one1399 BTU/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000000:1
Number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.073 billion colours
Colour light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2500 ANSI lumens
White light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2500 ANSI lumens
Light source3 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers2500 h5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one3000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeDiffersSHPUHE
Lamp powerDiffers310 W250 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one245 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one1 lamp(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers20.7 - 31.1 mm22.5 - 46.7 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one2.42 - 2.97Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one2xUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one1.5xUnknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers1.39 - 2.09:11.35 - 2.84:1
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for one-64 - 64%Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1:1
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Video colour modesDiffersCinema, Presentation, sRGBAuto, Natural
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video processingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 bit
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers31
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneFull-sizeUnknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
12V triggerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers40 dB31 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs36 dB20 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimediaidentical
RMS rated powerKnown for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Design1 differ
PlacementDiffersDesktop, CeilingCeiling, Wall
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one410 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (network standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one320 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-10 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.4 kg11 kg
WidthDiffers314 mm520.7 mm
DepthDiffers231 mm449.6 mm
HeightDiffers112 mm193 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control typeKnown for oneIRUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, VGAUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
RS-232 portsDiffers10
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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