Sony VPL-PHZ50 vs ViewSonic LS740W
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 Sony VPL-PHZ50MSRP $2,499 |  ViewSonic LS740WMSRP $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 | 1920 × 1200 | 1280 × 800 |
| 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 | 1.18–1.54:1 |
| Throw reference point | — | Lens |
| 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″: 0.77–1 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 | -35–55% | — |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±15% | — |
| Motorized lens shift | No | — |
| Fixed offset | — | 124% |
| 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) | 3rd generation laser phosphor light source |
| Light source life | Recommended: 20,000 h | Normal: 20,000 h · Eco: 30,000 h |
| Life definition | — | Unspecified |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | 5,000 lm | — |
| ANSI lumens | — | 5,000 lm |
| Colour light output (CLO) | 5,000 lm (colour) | — |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 6,000 |
| Claimed brightness unit | — | Peak lumens |
| Brightness by mode | Standard: 5,000 lm · Middle: 4,000 lm | — |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 | — |
| Control ecosystem drivers | Crestron | — |
| Wi-Fi | None | — |
| 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) | 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 | — | Normal: 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 |
| 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 5 yr · 🇦🇺 AU 5 yr or 12,000 h | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr |
| Light-source warranty | 5 years or 12,000 hours (Australia) | 1 year (US) |
| 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_V52HD_UG_ENG.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Vga cable, Quick start guide | Projector, Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide |
| Remote type | — | IR |