Sony VPL-PHZ50 vs ViewSonic LS740HD
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 Sony VPL-PHZ50MSRP $2,499 |  ViewSonic LS740HDMSRP $1,099 | |
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| 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 | 16:9 |
| Native resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Optical system description | Three LCD panels (R, G, B) lit by a blue laser diode split by a dichroic mirror, with a yellow phosphor for the red and green; panels use an optical compensator | — |
| Panel alignment / convergence control | Zone | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.23–1.97:1 | 1.13–1.47:1 |
| Projection distance table | 80″: 2.12–3.39 m · 100″: 2.65–4.24 m · 120″: 3.18–5.09 m · 150″: 3.98–6.36 m · 200″: 5.3–8.48 m | 30″: 0.75–0.98 m · 40″: 1–1.3 m · 50″: 1.25–1.63 m · 60″: 1.5–1.95 m · 70″: 1.75–2.28 m · 80″: 2–2.6 m · 90″: 2.25–2.93 m · 100″: 2.5–3.25 m · 110″: 2.75–3.58 m · 120″: 3–3.91 m · 130″: 3.25–4.23 m · 140″: 3.5–4.56 m · 150″: 3.75–4.88 m · 200″: 5–6.51 m · 250″: 6.25–8.14 m · 300″: 7.51–9.76 m |
| Zoom type | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.6× | 1.3× |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Vertical lens shift | -35–55% | — |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±15% | — |
| Motorized lens shift | No | — |
| Fixed offset | — | 132% |
| Focal length | — | 16.9–21.61 mm |
| F-number | — | 2.43–2.78 |
| Interchangeable lens | No | — |
| Image size range | 40–300 in | 30–300 in |
| Vertical keystone | -30–30° | -30–30° |
| Horizontal keystone | -30–30° | -30–30° |
| Corner / warp correction | — | 4pt |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | Laser (phosphor) | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light source detail | Laser diode (Sony Z-Phosphor) | Laser phosphor |
| Light source life | Recommended: 20,000 h | Normal: 20,000 h · Eco: 30,000 h |
| Light-source dimming | — | Dynamic frame |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | 5,000 lm | — |
| ANSI lumens | — | 5,000 lm |
| Colour light output (CLO) | 5,000 lm (colour) | — |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 5,500 |
| Claimed brightness unit | — | Peak lumens |
| Brightness by mode | Standard: 5,000 lm · Middle: 4,000 lm | Bright: 4,783 lm · Presentation: 3,861 lm · Cinema: 3,476 lm · Gaming: 3,328 lm · User: 3,985 lmMeasured |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | — | 3,000,000:1 |
| Dynamic light control | Laser dimming | — |
| Colour | ||
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4 | — |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | — | 30 bit |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | — | 6-axis |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Max refresh rate | — | 1280×720: 120 Hz |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 16 W | 15 W |
| Speaker count | 1 | 1 |
| Audio channels | Mono | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 3840 × 2160 | 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 |
| Audio input terminals | 3.5 mm | — |
| Horizontal scan frequency | 15–92 kHz | 15–102 kHz |
| Vertical scan frequency | 24–92 Hz | 24–120 Hz |
| HDBaseT | Yes | — |
| VGA input | Yes | — |
| RS-232 | Yes | Yes |
| LAN control | Yes | No |
| Control ecosystem drivers | Crestron | — |
| Wi-Fi | None | None |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | — | Yes |
| 3D sync method | — | DLP-Link |
| 3D formats | — | Frame sequential, Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Standard: 35 dB(A) · Middle: 32 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 | Portrait | Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360° |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 440 W | — |
| Power consumption by mode | — | Typical: 210 W |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Networked standby power | 1 W | — |
| Power supply | — | External brick |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 422 mm | 286 mm |
| Depth | 338 mm | 216 mm |
| Height | 129 mm | 129 mm |
| Weight | 6.6 kg | 3 kg |
| Ingress protection | — | IP6X (sealed light engine only) |
| Exhaust / intake direction | — | Side |
| Mount hole pattern | — | Thread: M4 · Max screw length mm: 8 · Holes: 3 · Hole spacing mm: 55–82.3 |
| Sealed optical engine | — | Yes |
| Air filter | Replaceable | — |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | — | RG2 |
| Hazard distance | — | 1 m |
| Laser product class | — | Class 1 |
| Safety & market certifications | — | FCC, CE |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 5 yr · 🇦🇺 AU 5 yr or 12,000 h | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr |
| Light-source warranty | 5 years or 12,000 hours (Australia) | 1 year (original lamp/light source, Americas); 90 days under heavy usage over 14 hours a day |
| User manual | https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/phz50/v1/en/print.pdf | https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/LS740W_LS740HD/LS740W_LS740HD_UG_ENG.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Vga cable, Quick start guide | Projector, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide, Power cord, Power adapter |
| Remote type | — | IR |