Christie Captiva DHD400S vs Epson PowerLite E20
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 Christie Captiva DHD400S | Epson PowerLite E20 MSRP $379 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | 3LCD |
| Technology brand | DLP | 3LCD |
| Number of imaging devices | 1 | 3 |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.65 in | 0.55 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Native resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1024 × 768 |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.25:1 | 1.44–1.95:1 |
| Projection distance table | — | 50″: 1.46–1.98 m · 60″: 1.76–2.38 m · 70″: 2.05–2.78 m · 80″: 2.35–3.18 m · 100″: 2.94–3.98 m · 150″: 4.42–5.98 m · 200″: 5.9–7.97 m |
| Zoom type | Digital | Digital |
| Zoom ratio | — | 1.35× |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Focal length | — | 16.7 mm |
| F-number | — | 1.44 |
| Image size range | 80–100 in | 30–350 in |
| Vertical keystone | — | -30–30° |
| Horizontal keystone | — | -30–30° |
| Corner / warp correction | — | 4pt |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | Laser (phosphor) | Lamp |
| Light source detail | Solid state (laser phosphor) | UHE (Ultra High Efficiency) lamp |
| Lamp wattage | — | 210 W |
| Light source life | Typical: 20,000 h | Eco: 12,000 h · Normal: 6,000 h |
| Cool-down time | 4 s | 0 s |
| Light-source dimming | Manual steps | — |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | 3,500 lm | 3,400 lm |
| ANSI lumens | 3,100 lm | — |
| Colour light output (CLO) | — | 3,400 lm (colour) |
| Brightness by mode | — | High: 3,400 lm · Eco: 2,200 lm |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Native on/off contrast | 1,800:1 | — |
| Dynamic contrast | — | 15,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | — | 10 bitDerived |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | 5 W |
| Speaker count | — | 1 |
| Audio channels | Mono | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 1920 × 1200 | — |
| HDMI port count | 2 | 1 |
| Audio input terminals | — | 3.5 mm, Rca |
| VGA input | Yes | Yes |
| USB media playback | Yes | No |
| RS-232 | Yes | Yes |
| LAN control | Yes | No |
| Control ecosystem drivers | Crestron | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | None |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | Yes | — |
| 3D sync method | DLP-Link | — |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential | — |
| Setup automation | ||
| Auto keystone | — | No |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Standard: 36 dB(A) · Eco: 32 dB(A) | Eco: 28 dB(A) · Normal: 37 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–40°C | 5–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 5–90%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | — | 3,048 m |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | Yes |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 335 W | — |
| Power consumption by mode | Max: 335 W · Eco: 225 W | Eco: 235 W · Normal: 345 W |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | 0.3 W |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 383 mm | 302 mm |
| Depth | 310 mm | 249 mm |
| Height | 103 mm | 92 mm |
| Weight | 5.5 kg | 2.7 kg |
| Colours / finishes | White, Black | White |
| Mount hole pattern | Screw: M4*4 · Min screw length mm: 10 | Thread: M4 · Screw length mm: 9 |
| Air filter | — | Replaceable |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser product class | Class 2 laser product (IEC 60825-1:2007) | — |
| Safety & market certifications | CE, FCC, CCC, KC, PSE, RCM | FCC, UL |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr | 🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr |
| Light-source warranty | Three years or 15,000 hours on the illumination system | 90 days (lamp limited warranty) |
| User manual | https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-000816-02-christie-lit-man-usr-captiva.pdf | https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd59679.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Projector, Remote, Power cord, Vga cable, Camera, User manual | Projector, Power cord, Hdmi cable, Remote, Batteries, Software cd, Quick setup guide, Warranty card |
| Remote type | IR | — |