JVC DLA-RS4100 vs Sony VPL-XW8100ES

JVC DLA-RS4100 is $6,998.05 cheaper, sharper and broader on HDR. Sony VPL-XW8100ES is lighter and in stock.

Key differences
Native resolution
DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native contrast (on/off)
100,000:1—
Throw ratio
1.35–2.75:11.34–2.87:1
Lowest input lag
—13 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG
Fan noise
Eco 24 dB(A)26 dB(A)
MSRP
$25,999.95$35,999
Best price
—$32,998
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.0–6.2 m3.0–6.4 m
Picture
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
3,000 lmUp to 3,400 lm
Imaging technology
LCoSLCoS
Chip / panel diagonal
0.69 in0.61 in
Panel alignment
—Zone-by-zone
Native resolution
DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native aspect
17:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
8K e-shift—
Addressable resolution
8192 × 4320—
Native contrast (on/off)
100,000:1—
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimmingLight-source dimming
Manual iris
Yes—
Colour gamut
—DCI-P3 95%
Colour bit depth (per channel)
12 bit—
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.6, Custom2.2, 2.4, 2.6, Custom
Colour temperature presets
D93, D65, D55, CustomD93, D65, D55, Custom
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping
DynamicDynamic
Tone mapping (maker name)
Frame Adapt HDRXR Dynamic Tone Mapping
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
Auto-calibration
Sensor supported—
Picture certifications
ISF, Filmmaker ModeIMAX Enhanced
3D
YesNo
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphorBlue laser + phosphor
Light engine
BLU-Escent—
Light-source life
20,000 hUp to 20,000 h
Light output control
Continuous—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.35–2.75:11.34–2.87:1
Image size
60–300 in60–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
2.04×Derived2.14×Derived
Aperture (f-number)
—2.5–3.24
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Vertical lens shift
±100%±85%
Horizontal lens shift
±43%±36%
Motorised lens shift
YesYes
Lens memory slots
105
Corner correction
—4-corner
Interchangeable lens
—No
Lens elements
18—
Lens material
Glass—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
YesYes
Frame interpolation at 4K
—Yes
Max input refresh
1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz · DCI 4K: 120 Hz · 8K: 60 Hz1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz · DCI 4K: 120 Hz
Input lag
—Up to 1080p: 120 Hz 13 ms · 4K UHD: 120 Hz 21 ms
Gaming features
—ALLM
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3, 48 Gbps)2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3, 48 Gbps)
Max input resolution
8KDCI 4K
Control ports
RS-232, 12 V triggerRS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger
Control-system drivers
Control4Control4, Crestron, Savant
Horizontal scan
—26.97–270 kHz
Vertical scan
—23.98–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Smart platform
None—
Audio
Speakers
00
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
500 × 528 × 234 mm460 × 517 × 210 mm
Weight
25,300 g14,000 g
Orientations
—Table, Ceiling
Exhaust
—Rear
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–35°C5–35°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
2,000 m · high-altitude modeHigh-altitude mode
Power draw
440 WMax 420 W
Standby
0.3 W0.3 W
Networked standby
1.5 W0.5 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Eco 24 dB(A)26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Risk group
RG2—
Marks
FCC—
Warranty
3 yr—
User manual
https://manuals.jvckenwood.com/download/files/B5A-3961-41.pdfhttps://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/xw8100/v1/en/index.html
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Lens capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Lens cap
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