Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Dell 1220 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black vs Dell S520 data projector Ultra short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) White

59specifications compared
34differ
25identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- 1220 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:2700 ANSI lumens
- S520 data projector Ultra short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) White:3100 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- 1220 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:SVGA (800x600)
- S520 data projector Ultra short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
Native aspect ratio
- 1220 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:4:3
- S520 data projector Ultra short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
Projection distance
- 1220 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:1.2 - 10 m
- S520 data projector Ultra short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) White:0.517 - 0.759 m
Keystone correction, vertical
- 1220 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:-40 - 40°
- S520 data projector Ultra short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) White:- 20 - 20°
Service life of light source
- 1220 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:5000 h
- S520 data projector Ultra short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) White:3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- 1220 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:6000 h
- S520 data projector Ultra short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) White:4500 h
Lamp power
- 1220 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:190 W
- S520 data projector Ultra short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) White:280 W

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Comparison of 1220, S520
92 specifications	A Dell 1220 Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black Model 1220 View product	B Dell S520 data projector Ultra short throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) White Model S520 View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2700 ANSI lumens	3100 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyKnown for one	DLP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	WXGA (1280x800)
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	698.5 - 6411 mm (27.5 - 252.4")	1778 - 2540 mm (70 - 100")
Projection distanceDiffers	1.2 - 10 m	0.517 - 0.759 m
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	- 20 - 20°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	1.4 cm (0.55")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8000:1
Light source3 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	5000 h	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	4500 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	OSRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers	190 W	280 W
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for one	21.8 - 24 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	2.41 - 2.55	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one	1.1x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers	1.95 - 2.15:1	0.35:1
OffsetDiffers	115%	125%
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, NTSC M, PAL, PAL 4.43, PAL B, PAL D, PAL G, PAL H, PAL I, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM, SECAM 4.25/4.4, SECAM B, SECAM D, SECAM G, SECAM K, SECAM K1, SECAM L	NTSC, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL B, PAL D, PAL G, PAL H, PAL I, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM, SECAM B, SECAM D, SECAM G, SECAM K, SECAM K1, SECAM L
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1600 x 1200 (UXGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	3
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Full-size	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4a	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	3
PC Audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B	Mini-USB B, USB Type-A, USB Type-B
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal storage capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not included
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	34 dB	36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	31 dB	32 dB
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	User
Multimedia2 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	1	2
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	20 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Ultra short throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Presentation	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	230 W	345 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	195 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	285 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	8.5 kg
WidthDiffers	314.4 mm	357 mm
DepthDiffers	223.5 mm	367 mm
HeightDiffers	87.6 mm	231 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AC, VGA	USB, VGA
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Other features1 differ
RS-232 portsDiffers	0	1
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS

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