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Christie Captiva DWU500S vs InFocus ScreenPlay Vista SP2234

Christie Captiva DWU500S is sharper. InFocus ScreenPlay Vista SP2234 is quieter, lighter and in stock.

Christie Captiva DWU500S
InFocus ScreenPlay Vista SP2234$448.38 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
5,000 lm ISO · 4,500 lm ANSI—
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)1024 × 768
Throw ratio
0.25:11.48–1.93:1
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Lamp
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)27 dB(A)
Best price
—$448.38
Room fit
Distance to screen
0.54 m3.0–3.9 m
Picture
White light output
5,000 lm ISO · 4,500 lm ANSI—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—4,600 lm
Brightness uniformity
—80%
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.67 in0.55 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)1024 × 768
Native aspect
16:10Derived4:3Derived
Dynamic contrast
—30,000:1
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, 2.4
Colour management (CMS)
—6-axis
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
DLP-LinkDLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Lamp
Light-source life
20,000 h15,000 h dynamic
Light output control
—Steps
Cool-down time
—10 s
Optics
Throw ratio
0.25:11.48–1.93:1
Image size
130–150 in30–300 in
Zoom
—Optical
Zoom ratio
—1.3×Derived
Focal length
—21.85–24.01 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.42.43
Focus
—Manual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical keystone
—40°
Corner correction
4-corner—
Lens material
Glass—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI2 × HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
VGAVGA
Max input resolution
WUXGAWUXGA
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, Microphone3.5 mm
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMXCrestron
Horizontal scan
—15–97.55 kHz
Vertical scan
—54–85 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
10 W10 W
Speakers
11
Layout
Mono—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
383 × 318 × 88 mm236 × 313 × 96.4 mm
Weight
5,800 g2,900 g
Colours
Black, White—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, PortraitTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
—M4, 10 mm screws
Dust filter
—None
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
10–85%RH10–85%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 350 W · Eco 250 WMax 267 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Up to 2 WUp to 2 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Risk group
RG2—
FDA laser notice
Notice 57—
Marks
CE, FCC, UL, CCCCE, UKCA, FCC, CCC
Warranty
—2 yr (light source 1 yr or 1,000 h)
User manual
https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-001919-04-Christie-LIT-MAN-USR-Captiva-DWU500S.pdfhttps://cdn.infocus.com/2024/07/ScreenPlay_Users_Manual_v1.0_Vista_Genesis_I__II-1-87_EN.pdf
Firmware
1.2.0 (Jun 2026)—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, RemotePower cord, Remote, Quick start guide, VGA cable
Remote
IRIR
Christie Captiva DWU500S
InFocus ScreenPlay Vista SP2234$448.38 · Amazon
Buy