JVC DLA-NZ7 vs Sony VPL-VW995ES
 JVC DLA-NZ7MSRP $8,999 |  MSRP $34,999 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| Native contrast (on/off) | 40,000:1 | — |
| Throw ratio | 1.43–2.92:1 | 1.35–2.9:1 |
| HDR formats | HDR10, + HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Fan noise | Eco 24 dB(A) | — |
| Price | MSRP $8,999 | MSRP $34,999 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 3.2–6.6 m | 3.0–6.5 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 2,200 lm | 2,200 lm |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | LCoS | LCoS |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.69 in | 0.74 in |
| Panel alignment | Zone-by-zone | Zone-by-zone |
| On-screen resolution | 8192 × 4320Derived | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)Derived |
| Native resolution | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) |
| Native aspect | 17:9Derived | 17:9Derived |
| Pixel shift | 8K e-shift | None |
| Addressable resolution | 8192 × 4320 | — |
| Contrast | ||
| Native contrast (on/off) | 40,000:1 | — |
| Dynamic contrast method | Light-source dimming | Iris + light-source dimming |
| Manual iris | Yes | — |
| Colour | ||
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 12 bit | — |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6, + Custom | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 |
| Colour temperature presets | D93, D65, D55, Custom | D93, D65, D55, Custom |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, + HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Tone mapping | Dynamic | — |
| Tone mapping (maker name) | Frame Adapt HDR | — |
| HDR metadata used | Uses MaxCLL | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | 6-axis |
| Auto-calibration | Sensor supported | — |
| Picture certifications | + ISF, + Filmmaker Mode | + IMAX Enhanced |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom |
| 3D glasses sync | RF | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | Laser (phosphor) |
| Emitter | Blue laser + phosphor | — |
| Light engine | BLU-Escent | — |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h | 20,000 h |
| Life defined as | 50% brightness | — |
| Light output control | Continuous | Continuous |
| Warm-up time | 40 s | — |
| Cool-down time | 10 s | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.43–2.92:1 | 1.35–2.9:1 |
| Throw measured from | — | Lens |
| Image size | 60–200 in | 60–300 in |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 2.04×Derived | 2.15×Derived |
| Aperture (f-number) | — | 2.9–3.9 |
| Focus | Motorised | Motorised |
| Vertical lens shift | ±80% | ±80% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±34% | ±31% |
| Motorised lens shift | Yes | Yes |
| Lens memory slots | 10 | 5 |
| Interchangeable lens | — | Yes |
| Lens elements | 17 | 18 |
| Lens material | Glass | Glass |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | Yes |
| Frame interpolation at 4K | Yes | — |
| Max input refresh | 1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz · DCI 4K: 120 Hz · 8K: 60 Hz | 1080p: 60 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz · DCI 4K: 60 Hz |
| Max refresh at 1080p | 120 HzDerived | 60 HzDerived |
| Max refresh at 4K | 120 HzDerived | 60 HzDerived |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3, 48 Gbps) | 2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.1Derived | — |
| Max input resolution | 8K | DCI 4K |
| Control ports | RS-232, 12 V trigger | RS-232, 12 V trigger |
| Control-system drivers | Control4 | — |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Smart platform | None | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 0 | 0 |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 500 × 505 × 234 mm | 560 × 496 × 223 mm |
| Weight | 22,500 g | 22,000 g |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Orientations | + Table, Ceiling, Rear | Ceiling, Rear |
| Ceiling mount | M5, 20–25 mm screws | — |
| Exhaust | Front | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–35°C | 5–35°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | 2,000 m · high-altitude mode | High-altitude mode |
| Power draw | 420 W | Max 490 W |
| Standby | 0.3 W | 0.4 W |
| Networked standby | 1.5 W | 1 W |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Eco 24 dB(A) | — |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | Class 1 | — |
| Risk group | RG2 | — |
| Marks | FCC | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 3 yr |
| User manual | https://manuals.jvckenwood.com/download/files/B5A-3961-41.pdf | — |
| Firmware | V300 | — |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + Warranty card, + Lens cap | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + User manual |
| Remote | Backlit | Backlit |