Sony VPL-CWZ10 vs ViewSonic LS740W

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	Sony VPL-CWZ10	ViewSonic LS740W MSRP $979
Display system
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Technology brand	3LCD	DLP
Number of imaging devices	3	1
Chip / panel diagonal	0.64 in	0.65 in
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Native resolution	1280 × 800	1280 × 800
Optics
Throw ratio	1.29–2.07:1	1.18–1.54:1
Throw reference point	Lens	Lens
Projection distance table	80″: 2.22–3.56 m · 100″: 2.78–4.45 m · 120″: 3.33–5.34 m · 150″: 4.17–6.68 m · 200″: 5.57–8.91 m	30″: 0.77–1 m · 40″: 1.02–1.33 m · 50″: 1.28–1.66 m · 60″: 1.53–2 m · 70″: 1.79–2.33 m · 80″: 2.05–2.66 m · 90″: 2.3–2.99 m · 100″: 2.56–3.33 m · 110″: 2.81–3.66 m · 120″: 3.07–3.99 m · 130″: 3.32–4.32 m · 140″: 3.58–4.66 m · 150″: 3.84–4.99 m · 200″: 5.11–6.65 m · 250″: 6.39–8.31 m · 300″: 7.67–9.98 m
Zoom type	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.6×	1.3×
Focus	Manual	Manual
Vertical lens shift	0%	—
Horizontal lens shift	0%	—
Fixed offset	37%	124%
Focal length	—	16.9–21.61 mm
F-number	—	2.43–2.78
Image size range	40–300 in	30–300 in
Vertical keystone	—	-30–30°
Horizontal keystone	—	-30–30°
Corner / warp correction	4pt	4pt
Light source
Light source type	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Light source detail	Laser diode (Z-Phosphor)	3rd generation laser phosphor light source
Light source life	Up to: 20,000 h	Normal: 20,000 h · Eco: 30,000 h
Life definition	—	Unspecified
Light-source dimming	Dynamic frame	—
Brightness
ANSI lumens	—	5,000 lm
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	5,000	6,000
Claimed brightness unit	Unspecified	Peak lumens
Brightness by mode	Standard: 5,000 lm	—
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast	—	3,000,000:1
Colour
Colour temperature presets	D93, D65	—
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4	—
Bit depth / 'number of colours'	—	30 bit
Motion & gaming
Max refresh rate	—	1280×720: 120 Hz
Audio
Speaker power	16 W	—
Speaker count	1	1
Audio channels	Mono	—
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal	1920 × 1200	1920 × 1200
HDMI port count	2	2
HDMI ports (feature-level)	—	HDMI 1: HDMI 1.4, HDCP 1.4; HDMI 2: HDMI 1.4, HDCP 1.4
Horizontal scan frequency	15–92 kHz	15–102 kHz
Vertical scan frequency	48–92 Hz	24–120 Hz
VGA input	Yes	—
RS-232	Yes	Yes
LAN control	Yes	—
Control ecosystem drivers	Crestron	—
Ethernet	Yes	—
3D
3D support	—	Yes
3D sync method	—	DLP-Link
3D formats	—	Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Normal: 36 dB(A) · Eco: 28 dB(A)	Normal: 30 dB(A) · Eco: 24 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	10–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode	—	3,660 m
High-altitude mode	Yes	Yes
Operating orientations	Table, Ceiling	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Rated voltage	100–240 V	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	342 W	—
Power consumption by mode	—	Normal: 210 W
Standby power	0.5 W	0.5 W
Networked standby power	2 W	—
Power supply	—	External brick
Physical & installation
Width	371 mm	286 mm
Depth	319 mm	216 mm
Height	117 mm	129 mm
Weight	5.7 kg	3 kg
Ingress protection	—	IP6X
Mount hole pattern	—	Screw: M4 · Max screw length mm: 8
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Air filter	Replaceable	—
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk group	—	RG2
Laser product class	—	Class 1
Safety & market certifications	—	CE, FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty	—	🇺🇸 US 3 yr
Light-source warranty	—	1 year (US)
User manual	https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/cwz10/v1/en/index.html	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/LS740W_LS740HD/LS740W_V52HD_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
Box contents	Remote rm pj8, Cr2025 battery, Ac power cord, Vga cable 1.8m, Extension studs 4, Setup guide	Projector, Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide
Remote type	IR	IR