JVC DLA-NZ800 vs Sony VPL-XW6100ES
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 JVC DLA-NZ800MSRP $18,999.95 | Sony VPL-XW6100ES MSRP $18,999 | |
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| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | LCoS | LCoS |
| Technology brand | D-ILA | SXRD |
| Number of imaging devices | 3 | 3 |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.69 in | 0.61 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 17:9 | 16:9Derived |
| Native resolution | 4096 × 2160 | 3840 × 2160 |
| Pixel shift | 8K e-shift | — |
| Addressable resolution | 8192 × 4320 | — |
| Optical system description | — | Wide Dynamic Range Optics with an Advanced Crisp-Focused (ACF) lens: 70 mm aspherical front lens and a floating focus system using two moving lens groups and extra-low dispersion glass |
| Panel alignment / convergence control | Zone | Zone |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.43–2.92:1 | 1.34–2.87:1 |
| Throw reference point | — | Lens |
| Projection distance table | 60″: 1.88–3.85 m · 70″: 2.2–4.5 m · 80″: 2.52–5.15 m · 90″: 2.84–5.8 m · 100″: 3.16–6.45 m · 110″: 3.49–7.1 m · 120″: 3.81–7.75 m · 130″: 4.13–8.4 m · 140″: 4.45–9.05 m · 150″: 4.77–9.7 m · 160″: 5.09–10.35 m · 170″: 5.41–11 m · 180″: 5.73–11.65 m · 190″: 6.05–12.3 m · 200″: 6.38–12.95 m | 60″: 1.78–3.75 m · 80″: 2.38–5.02 m · 100″: 2.99–6.28 m · 120″: 3.6–7.55 m · 150″: 4.51–9.45 m · 170″: 5.12–10.72 m · 200″: 6.03–12.62 m · 250″: 7.54–15.78 m · 300″: 9.06–18.95 m |
| Zoom type | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 2× | 2.1× |
| Focus | Motorized | Motorized |
| Vertical lens shift | ±80% | ±85% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±34% | ±36% |
| Motorized lens shift | Yes | Yes |
| F-number | — | 2.5–3.24 |
| Lens elements | 17 | — |
| Lens aperture | 65 mm | — |
| Lens material | all-glass | — |
| Interchangeable lens | — | No |
| Image size range | 60–200 in | 60–300 in |
| Lens memory | 10 | 5 |
| Corner / warp correction | — | 4pt |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | Laser (phosphor) | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light source detail | BLU-Escent Laser Diode | Laser diode |
| Light source life | Standard: 20,000 h | Unspecified: 20,000 h |
| Life definition | — | Unspecified |
| Cool-down time | 10 s | — |
| Laser wavelengths | B 455 nm | — |
| Light-source dimming | Continuous | Dynamic frame |
| Brightness | ||
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 2,700 | 2,700 |
| Claimed brightness unit | Unspecified | Unspecified |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Native on/off contrast | 100,000:1 | — |
| Dynamic light control | Iris + laser dimming | Laser dimming |
| Manual iris / aperture | Yes | — |
| Colour | ||
| DCI-P3 gamut | — | 95% |
| Colour temperature presets | D55, D65, D93, Custom | D93, D65, D55, Custom |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6, Custom | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6, Custom |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | 12 bit | — |
| Filmmaker Mode | Yes | — |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | 6-axis | 6-axis |
| Auto-calibration | Sensor supported | — |
| ISF certified | Yes | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Tone mapping type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Tone-mapping brand name | Frame Adapt HDR | XR Dynamic Tone Mapping |
| Metadata handling | Uses MaxCLL | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | Yes |
| Interpolation at 4K | — | Yes |
| Max refresh rate | 1920×1080: 120 Hz · 3840×2160: 120 Hz · 4096×2160: 120 Hz · 7680×4320: 60 Hz | 1920×1080: 120 Hz · 3840×2160: 120 Hz · 4096×2160: 120 Hz |
| Input lag (rated) | — | 3840×2160 @ 120 Hz: 21 ms · 1920×1080 @ 120 Hz: 13 ms |
| Auto low-latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker count | 0 | 0 |
| HDMI eARC | No | — |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 7680 × 4320 | 4096 × 2160 |
| HDMI port count | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | HDMI 1: HDMI, 48 Gbps, HDCP 2.3; HDMI 2: HDMI, 48 Gbps, HDCP 2.3 | HDMI 1: HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3 (ALLM); HDMI 2: HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3 (ALLM) |
| Horizontal scan frequency | — | 26.97–270 kHz |
| Vertical scan frequency | — | 23.98–120 Hz |
| RS-232 | Yes | Yes |
| LAN control | Yes | Yes |
| Wired IR input | — | Yes |
| 12 V trigger | Yes | Yes |
| Control ecosystem drivers | Control4 | Control4, Crestron, Savant |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | Yes | No |
| 3D sync method | RF | — |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom | — |
| Glasses included | 0 | — |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Low mode: 24 dB(A) | Rated: 26 dB(A) |
| Noise measurement standard | — | Unspecified |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–35°C | 5–35°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | 2,000 m | — |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | Yes |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 440 W | 380 W |
| Power consumption by mode | In use: 440 W | — |
| Standby power | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| Networked standby power | 1.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 500 mm | 460 mm |
| Depth | 505 mm | 517 mm |
| Height | 234 mm | 210 mm |
| Weight | 23.1 kg | 14 kg |
| Exhaust / intake direction | Front | Rear |
| Colours / finishes | — | Black, White |
| Mount hole pattern | Thread: M5 · Screw length min mm: 20 · Screw length max mm: 25 | — |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | RG2 | — |
| Laser product class | Class 1 | — |
| Safety & market certifications | FCC, ISF | IMAX Enhanced |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr |
| User manual | https://manuals.jvckenwood.com/download/files/B5A-4578-21.pdf | https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/xw8100/v1/en/index.html |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Lens cover, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Quick start guide, Warranty card | Remote, Batteries, Lens cap, Power cord, Setup guide |
| Remote type | Backlit | — |
| 3D glasses in box | 0 | — |