Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Sharp PGF212XL Short throw projector 2400 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) vs Viewsonic PJL3211 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768)

14specifications compared
10differ
4identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PGF212XL Short throw projector 2400 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):2400 ANSI lumens
- PJL3211 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- PGF212XL Short throw projector 2400 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):DLP
- PJL3211 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):LCD
Horizontal scan range
- PGF212XL Short throw projector 2400 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):15 - 110 kHz
- PJL3211 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):30 - 106 kHz
Vertical scan range
- PGF212XL Short throw projector 2400 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):45 - 85 Hz
- PJL3211 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):50 - 120 Hz
Service life of light source
- PGF212XL Short throw projector 2400 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):4000 h
- PJL3211 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):2000 h
Lamp power
- PGF212XL Short throw projector 2400 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):200 W
- PJL3211 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):190 W
Market positioning
- PGF212XL Short throw projector 2400 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):Short throw
- PJL3211 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):Portable
Power consumption (typical)
- PGF212XL Short throw projector 2400 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):267 W
- PJL3211 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):310 W

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Comparison of PGF212XL, PJL3211
41 specifications	A Sharp PGF212XL Short throw projector 2400 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Model PGF212XL View product	B Viewsonic PJL3211 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Model PJL3211 View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2400 ANSI lumens	2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Projector native resolution	XGA (1024x768)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500:1
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15 - 110 kHz	30 - 106 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	45 - 85 Hz	50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30°
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30°
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4000 h	2000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHP
Lamp powerDiffers	200 W	190 W
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 - 23 mm
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2x
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL60950-1/C-UL, FCC part 15 Class B, CE approval: EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN55022, EN55024 (EMC directive), N60950-1 (Low voltage directive); DEMKO-GS (Germany), WEEE, RoHS, C-Tick (AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B)(Australia / New Zealand)
Multimediaidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W
Design1 differ
Market positioningDiffers	Short throw	Portable
Product typeKnown for one	Short throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	267 W	310 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	1.85 kg
Other features1 differ
Aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3, 16:9
Audio inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 × 3.5mm mini jak
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 × 3.5mm mini jack
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	270 x 265 x 89 mm	274 x 205 x 59 mm
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC220-240V/1.7A
ResolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	786.432
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 × RCA jack 1 × 4-pin mini-DIN 1 × USB type B
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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