JVC DLA-RS4100 vs Sony VPL-VW995ES

JVC DLA-RS4100 is $8,999.05 cheaper, better for gaming and broader on HDR. Sony VPL-VW995ES is lighter.

	JVC DLA-RS4100MSRP $25,999.95	Sony VPL-VW995ESMSRP $34,999

Key differences
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	100,000:1	—
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.35–2.75:1	1.35–2.9:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, HLG
Fan noise
Fan noise	Eco 24 dB(A)	—
MSRP
MSRP	$25,999.95	$34,999
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.0–6.2 m	3.0–6.5 m
Picture
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	3,000 lm	2,200 lm
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	LCoS	LCoS
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.69 in	0.74 in
Panel alignment
Panel alignment	—	Zone-by-zone
Native resolution
Native resolution	DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)	DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)
Native aspect
Native aspect	17:9Derived	17:9Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	8K e-shift	None
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	8192 × 4320	—
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	100,000:1	—
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Light-source dimming	Iris + light-source dimming
Manual iris
Manual iris	Yes	—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	12 bit	—
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4, 2.6, Custom	2.2, 2.4, 2.6
Colour temperature presets
Colour temperature presets	D93, D65, D55, Custom	D93, D65, D55, Custom
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, HLG
Tone mapping
Tone mapping	Dynamic	—
Tone mapping (maker name)
Tone mapping (maker name)	Frame Adapt HDR	—
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	6-axis
Auto-calibration
Auto-calibration	Sensor supported	—
Picture certifications
Picture certifications	ISF, Filmmaker Mode	IMAX Enhanced
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor	—
Light engine
Light engine	BLU-Escent	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h	20,000 h
Light output control
Light output control	Continuous	Continuous
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.35–2.75:1	1.35–2.9:1
Throw measured from
Throw measured from	—	Lens
Image size
Image size	60–300 in	60–300 in
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	2.04×Derived	2.15×Derived
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	—	2.9–3.9
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	±100%	±80%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±43%	±31%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	Yes	Yes
Lens memory slots
Lens memory slots	10	5
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	—	Yes
Lens elements
Lens elements	18	18
Lens material
Lens material	Glass	Glass
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	Yes
Max input refresh
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
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3, 48 Gbps)	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps)
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	8K	DCI 4K
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232, 12 V trigger	RS-232, 12 V trigger
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Control4	—
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Smart platform
Smart platform	None	—
Audio
Speakers
Speakers	0	0
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	500 × 528 × 234 mm	560 × 496 × 223 mm
Weight
Weight	25,300 g	22,000 g
Orientations
Orientations	—	Ceiling, Rear
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–35°C	5–35°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	2,000 m · high-altitude mode	High-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	440 W	Max 490 W
Standby
Standby	0.3 W	0.4 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	1.5 W	1 W
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Eco 24 dB(A)	—
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	—
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	—
Marks
Marks	FCC	—
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr	3 yr
User manual
User manual	https://manuals.jvckenwood.com/download/files/B5A-3961-41.pdf	—
In the box
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
Remote	—	Backlit