Sony VPL-CWZ10 vs ViewSonic LS900WU

Sony VPL-CWZ10 is $1,253.01 cheaper, lighter and in stock. ViewSonic LS900WU is sharper.

	Sony VPL-CWZ10$2,699.99 · Amazon Buy	ViewSonic LS900WUMSRP $3,953

Key differences
White light output
White light output	—	6,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.29–2.07:1	1.2–1.9:1
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	—
MSRP
MSRP	—	$3,953
Best price
Best price	$2,699.99	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.8–4.5 m	2.6–4.1 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	—	6,000 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	5,000 lm	—
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	Normal 5,000 lm	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.64 in	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	—	100,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Light-source dimming	—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4	—
Colour temperature presets
Colour temperature presets	D93, D65	—
3D
3D	—	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	—	Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor	Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
Light engine	Z-Phosphor	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	Up to 20,000 h	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h dynamic
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.29–2.07:1	1.2–1.9:1
Image size
Image size	40–300 in	50–300 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	87%	—
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.6×Derived	1.58×Derived
Focus
Focus	Manual	—
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	—
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	-2.4–9.2%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	None	±2.5%
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	—	25°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	—	30°
Corner correction
Corner correction	4-corner	4-corner
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI	3 × HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA	VGA, Composite, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	WUXGA
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm, RCA
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron	Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–92 kHz	15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	48–92 Hz	23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	16 W	10 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	2
Layout
Layout	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	360 × 440 × 161 mm
Weight
Weight	5,700 g	11,000 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling	Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	—	M4, screws ≤ 12 mm
Dust filter
Dust filter	Replaceable	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	10–90%RH
Altitude
Altitude	High-altitude mode	3,000 m
Power draw
Power draw	Max 342 W	430 W
Standby
Standby	0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	2 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)	—
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	—	Class 1 (US: Class 3R)
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG2
FDA laser notice
FDA laser notice	—	Notice 50
Marks
Marks	—	FCC, UL
Warranty
Warranty	—	5 yr or 20,000 h (light source 5 yr or 20,000 h)
User manual
User manual	https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/cwz10/v1/en/index.html	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/LS900WU/LS900WU_UG_ENG.pdf
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, Quick start guide, VGA cable
Remote
Remote	IR	—

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