Christie Captiva DWU500S vs Sharp XP-E501U-W

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	Christie Captiva DWU500S	Sharp XP-E501U-W$1,700 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	5,000 lm ISO · 4,500 lm ANSI	5,000 lm ISO · 5,000 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.25:1	1.35–1.64:1
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Best price
Best price	—	$1,700
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	0.54 m	2.9–3.5 m
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	5,000 lm ISO · 4,500 lm ANSI	5,000 lm ISO · 5,000 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.67 in	0.64 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	—	3,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
3D
3D	Yes	—
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	—
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	—	Blue laser + phosphor
Laser wavelengths
Laser wavelengths	—	B 455 nm
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h	20,000 h
Life defined as
Life defined as	—	50% brightness
Light output control
Light output control	—	Continuous
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.25:1	1.35–1.64:1
Image size
Image size	130–150 in	30–300 in
Zoom
Zoom	—	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	—	1.21×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	—	19.1–23 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2.4	1.61–1.76
Focus
Focus	—	Manual
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	—	30°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	—	30°
Corner correction
Corner correction	4-corner	—
Grid warp
Grid warp	—	Yes
Lens material
Lens material	Glass	—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	—	1080p: 60 Hz · WUXGA: 60 Hz · 4K UHD: 30 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI	2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	4K UHD
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm, Microphone	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink
PJLink	—	Class 1
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron, AMX	Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	24–85 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	16 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	1
Layout
Layout	Mono	Mono
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	383 × 318 × 88 mm	390 × 294 × 128 mm
Weight
Weight	5,800 g	5,000 g
Colours
Colours	Black, White	White
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–40°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–85%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m · high-altitude mode	3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 350 W · Eco 250 W	330 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	Up to 2 W	2 W
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
FDA laser notice
FDA laser notice	Notice 57	—
Marks
Marks	CE, FCC, UL, CCC	CE, FCC, UL
Warranty
Warranty	—	🇨🇦 CA 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 10,000 h)
User manual
User manual	https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-001919-04-Christie-LIT-MAN-USR-Captiva-DWU500S.pdf	https://productadmin.sharp.ca//./uploads/product_downloads/e501u-user-manual-en.pdf
Firmware
Firmware	1.2.0 (Jun 2026)	—
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
Remote	IR	—

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