July 30, 2010
Consistent, accurate color
Very high peak brightness
Lots of issues with motion
A bit of an energy hog
Intro
The Canon SX7 is a high-end projector with a premium price point. For an entry fee around $3600, you’ll get a projector that’s about twice as bright as the average projector. The SX7 Mark II also has an incredible throw distance: unless you want to display on a 140-inch screen in a bright room, you shouldn’t have any problems.
| Section | The Good | The Bad | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tour & Design | Easy to set up. | Not very portable. | |
| Blacks & Whites | Very high peak brightness. | Has trouble maintaining black level in bright images. | |
| Color Accuracy | Very consistent color temperature, accurate RGB curves. | Color gamut is a bit inaccurate. | |
| Motion | N/A | Lots of blur and artifacting, doesn't perform well with non-native content. | |
| Viewing Effects | Incredible throw. | Minor optical issues. | |
| Calibration | The Auto mode makes setup a breeze! | N/A | |
| Remote Control | Compact, sturdy. | No laser pointer. | |
| Connectivity & Media | Decent selection of ports. | No ethernet or media port. | |
| Power, Noise & Heat | Doesn't run particularly hot or noisy. | Draws a lot of power. | |
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