Epson PowerLite L530U vs Sony VPL-CWZ10

Epson PowerLite L530U is $152.99 cheaper, sharper and quieter. Sony VPL-CWZ10 is lighter.

Epson PowerLite L530U$2,547 · Amazon
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Sony VPL-CWZ10$2,699.99 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
5,200 lm ISO—
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio
1.35–2.2:11.29–2.07:1
Fan noise
Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
$2,943—
Best price
$2,547$2,699.99
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.9–4.7 m2.8–4.5 m
Picture
White light output
5,200 lm ISO—
Colour light output
5,200 lm—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—5,000 lm
Brightness uniformity
86%—
Brightness by mode
Normal 5,200 lm · Eco 3,640 lmNormal 5,000 lm
Eco brightness
70%Derived—
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.67 in0.64 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
Up to 2,500,000:1—
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimmingLight-source dimming
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, 2.4
Colour temperature presets
—D93, D65
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis—
Picture mode memories
10—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphorBlue laser + phosphor
Light engine
—Z-Phosphor
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h ecoUp to 20,000 h
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Light output control
Continuous—
Constant brightness mode
Yes—
Warm-up time
30 s—
Cool-down time
0 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.35–2.2:11.29–2.07:1
Image size
50–500 in40–300 in
Projection offset
—87%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.63×Derived1.6×Derived
Focal length
20–31.8 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
1.5–1.7—
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
±50%None
Horizontal lens shift
±20%None
Vertical keystone
30°—
Horizontal keystone
30°—
Corner correction
—4-corner
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
VGA, HDBaseTVGA
Max input resolution
DCI 4KWUXGA
Audio inputs
3.5 mm—
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron
Horizontal scan
15–92 kHz15–92 kHz
Vertical scan
50–85 Hz48–92 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 4—
Ethernet
YesYes
Casting
Miracast—
Audio
Speaker power
10 W16 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
440 × 304 × 122 mm371 × 319 × 117 mm
Weight
8,200 g5,700 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°Table, Ceiling
Dust filter
ReplaceableReplaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude modeHigh-altitude mode
Power draw
Normal 301 W · Eco 232 WMax 342 W
Standby
0.3 W0.5 W
Networked standby
2 W2 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Risk group
RG2—
FDA laser notice
Notice 57—
Marks
FCC—
Warranty
3 yr—
User manual
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd61218.pdfhttps://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/cwz10/v1/en/index.html
Spare parts
Air filter V13H134A56 · Mount V12H808001 · Mount V12H809001—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, HDMI cable, Lens capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, VGA cable, Stand or mount
Remote
—IR
Epson PowerLite L530U$2,547 · Amazon
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Sony VPL-CWZ10$2,699.99 · Amazon
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