Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson EMP-400W 1800 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) vs Samsung SP-A400B data projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720)

17specifications compared
11differ
6identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- EMP-400W 1800 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):1800 ANSI lumens
- SP-A400B data projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720):2000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- EMP-400W 1800 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):LCD
- SP-A400B data projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720):DLP
Projector native resolution
- EMP-400W 1800 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):WXGA (1280x800)
- SP-A400B data projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720):WXGA (1280x720)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- EMP-400W 1800 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):500:1
- SP-A400B data projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720):2500:1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- EMP-400W 1800 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):2
- SP-A400B data projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720):1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in
- EMP-400W 1800 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):2
- SP-A400B data projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720):1
Power consumption (typical)
- EMP-400W 1800 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):236 W
- SP-A400B data projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720):260 W
Power consumption (standby)
- EMP-400W 1800 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):5.5 W
- SP-A400B data projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720):8 W

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Comparison of EMP-400W, SP-A400B
47 specifications	A Epson EMP-400W 1800 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Model EMP-400W View product	B Samsung SP-A400B data projector 2000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) Model SP-A400B View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	1800 ANSI lumens	2000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	LCD	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	WXGA (1280x720)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	500:1	2500:1
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	1270 - 2794 mm (50 - 110")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	-15 - 15°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix sizeKnown for one	1.42 cm (0.56")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light sourceidentical
Light source typeKnown for one	Lamp	Unknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	4000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerKnown for one	170 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
Digital zoomKnown for one	1.35x	Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one	10:-1.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	2	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Progressive scan outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	35 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	10 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for one	Home cinema	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	236 W	260 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	5.5 W	8 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.6 kg	4.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	-EMP Monitor (Windows) -Epson Projector Control (Windows)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TM-90
Other features2 differ
Audio inputKnown for one	2 x RCA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	258 x 327 x 95 mm	343.1 x 347.2 x 162.4 mm
InterfaceKnown for one	RS-232C, 1 x RJ45 (LAN)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemKnown for one	F=1.8; f=6.48 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsDiffers	100 - 240 V AC ±10%, 50/60 Hz	100-240V
Video outKnown for one	1 x D-sub 15-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour temperatureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5500/6500/8000/9300
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC

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