Sony VPL-CWZ10 vs Sony VPL-PHZ51

Sony VPL-CWZ10 is lighter. Sony VPL-PHZ51 is sharper.

	Sony VPL-CWZ10$2,699.99 · Amazon Buy	Sony VPL-PHZ51$2,688.25 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.29–2.07:1	1.23–1.97:1
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Best price
Best price	$2,699.99	$2,688.25
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.8–4.5 m	2.6–4.2 m
Picture
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	5,000 lm	5,300 lm
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	Normal 5,000 lm	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.64 in	0.64 in
Panel alignment
Panel alignment	—	Zone-by-zone
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Light-source dimming	Light-source dimming
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4	2.2, 2.4
Colour temperature presets
Colour temperature presets	D93, D65	D93, D65, Custom
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	—	6-axis
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor	—
Light engine
Light engine	Z-Phosphor	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	Up to 20,000 h	20,000 h
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.29–2.07:1	1.23–1.97:1
Image size
Image size	40–300 in	40–300 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	87%	—
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.6×Derived	1.6×Derived
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	-35–55%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	None	±15%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	—	No
Corner correction
Corner correction	4-corner	—
Grid warp
Grid warp	—	Yes
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	—	No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI	2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA	VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	DCI 4K
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron	Crestron
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–92 kHz	15–92 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	48–92 Hz	24–92 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	16 W	16 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	1
Layout
Layout	Mono	Mono
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	371 × 319 × 117 mm	422 × 338 × 129 mm
Weight
Weight	5,700 g	6,800 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling	Table, Ceiling
Dust filter
Dust filter	Replaceable	Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	High-altitude mode	High-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 342 W	Max 463 W
Standby
Standby	0.5 W	0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	2 W	1 W
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Warranty
Warranty	—	5 yr
User manual
User manual	https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/cwz10/v1/en/index.html	https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/phz51/v1/en/index.html
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, VGA cable, Stand or mount	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
Remote	IR	IR

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