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NEC NP-P474W vs Sony VPL-PHZ50

NEC NP-P474WNEC NP-P474W
MSRP $1,599
Sony VPL-PHZ50Sony VPL-PHZ50
$2,249
Key differences
White light outputISO4,700 lm ISO (Max power)5,000 lm ISO
Native resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio1.2–2.1:11.23–1.97:1
Light sourceLampLaser (phosphor)
Fan noiseMax 37 dB(A) · Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $1,599$2,249
Room fit
Distance to screen2.6–4.5 m2.6–4.2 m
Brightness
Rated brightness4,700 lmDerived5,000 lmDerived
White light outputISO4,700 lm ISO (Max power)5,000 lm ISO
Colour light output—5,000 lm
Claimed brightness (non-standard)5,200 lm—
Brightness by modeMax 4,700 lm · Normal 4,050 lm · Eco 3,050 lmMax 5,000 lm · Normal 4,000 lm
Eco brightness65%Derived—
Display system
Imaging technology3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal0.64 in0.64 in
Panel alignment—Zone-by-zone
On-screen resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)DerivedWUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived
Native resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect16:10Derived16:10Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast18,000:1—
Dynamic contrast methodIris + light-source dimmingLight-source dimming
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)10 bit—
Gamma / EOTF presets—2.2, 2.4
Calibration
Picture mode memories7—
Light source
Light sourceLampLaser (phosphor)
Emitter—Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine—Z-Phosphor
Lamp power305 W—
Replacement lampNP44LP—
Light-source life4,000 h max · 6,000 h normal · 8,000 h eco20,000 h
Light output controlSteps—
Warm-up time6 s—
Cool-down time0 s—
Optics
Throw ratio1.2–2.1:11.23–1.97:1
Image size30–300 in40–300 in
ZoomOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.75×Derived1.6×Derived
Focal length17.4–29 mm—
Aperture (f-number)1.7–2.2—
FocusManualManual
AutofocusNoNo
Vertical lens shift0–55%-35–55%
Horizontal lens shift±15%±15%
Motorised lens shiftNoNo
Vertical keystone30°30°
Horizontal keystone20°30°
Auto keystoneNo—
Corner correction4-corner—
Interchangeable lens—No
Lens materialPlastic—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI2 × HDMI
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Other video inputsVGA, + Component, + Composite, HDBaseTVGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolutionWUXGA4K UHD
Audio inputs3.5 mm, + RCA3.5 mm
USB media playbackYes—
Control portsRS-232RS-232
PJLinkClass 1—
Control-system driversCrestron, + AMXCrestron
Horizontal scan15–100 kHz15–92 kHz
Vertical scan50–120 Hz24–92 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi—None
EthernetYesYes
Audio
Speaker power20 W16 W
Speakers11
LayoutMonoMono
Audio outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio returnNoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)420 × 322 × 133 mm422 × 338 × 129 mm
Weight4,700 g6,600 g
Orientations+ Table, + Ceiling, + Rear+ Portrait
Dust filterReplaceableReplaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude2,700 m · high-altitude modeHigh-altitude mode
Power drawMax 418 W · Normal 361 W · Eco 280 WMax 440 W
Standby0.16 W0.5 W
Networked standby2 W1 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseMax 37 dB(A) · Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Risk groupRG2—
MarksFCC—
Support & ownership
Warranty3 yr (light source 1 yr or 1,000 h)🇺🇸 US 5 yr · 🇦🇺 AU 5 yr or 12,000 h (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)
User manualhttps://www.sharp-nec-displays.com/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/p554u/P554U_manual_ENG_v7.pdfhttps://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/phz50/v1/en/print.pdf
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, VGA cable, + Lens cap, + Software CDPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, VGA cable
RemoteIR—