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Intro
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Blacks & Whites
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03.Color Accuracy
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04.Motion
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05.3D
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06.Viewing Effects
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07.Calibration
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08.Remote Control
Canon REALiS SX7 Mark II
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Conclusion
Optoma HD66 Comparison
• The Optoma HD66 costs a lot less.
• The Canon SX7 Mark II is significantly brighter.
• The Canon SX7 Mark II has a much better throw.
Value
The Optoma HD66 is definitely a better option for budget buyers, since it doesn’t cost thousands of dollars. You’ll definitely give up a lot of brightness and other aspects of performance, but as long as you keep the room dim, you shouldn’t have a problem. If you’re looking for raw power and don’t mind an investment, however, the Canon SX7 Mark II is the better buy.
| Comparison Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
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Canon REALiS SX7 Mark II |
 Optoma HD66 |
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| Price | ||
| Resolution | SXGA+ 1400 x 1050 (4:3) | 720p 1280 x 720 (16:9) |
| HD | Yes | Yes |
| 3D Support | No | Yes |
Blacks & Whites
The SX7 Mark II is significantly brighter than the HD66, as would be expected from such an expensive projector. Neither projector can maintain their black levels on a bright screen, however.
Color
Neither projector had a problem with our color test. Both had decently accurate RGB curves and solid color temperatures.
Motion
Both projectors had issues with motion blur and some artifacting issues, especially with nonnative content.
| Motion Scores | ||
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| Canon REALiS SX7 Mark II | Optoma HD66 | |
| Motion Smoothness | 5.0 | 4.75 |
| Motion Artifacting | 7.75 | 6.25 |
Viewing Effects
The SX7 Mark II has a larger zoom, which gives users a lot more flexibility for where the projector is placed in the room. The Optoma has a poor zoom and doesn’t have a very good throw. If you’re looking to display in a bright room, the SX7 Mark II is definitely more capable.
| Viewing Effects Scores | ||
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| Canon REALiS SX7 Mark II | Optoma HD66 | |
| Throw Score | 10.09 | 1.6 |
| Screen Materials Score | ||
| Optical Issues Score | 7.0 | 9.0 |
Connectivity
Both projectors have decent number of ports, but neither have an ethernet port or card slots for media playback.
| Connectivity Comparison | ||||
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| Canon SX7 Mark II | ViewSonic PJD6531w | Canon LV-8310 | Optoma HD66 | |
| HDMI | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Component | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Composite | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| S-Video | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VGA | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio In | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Digital Audio Out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Analog Audio Out | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ethernet | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| WiFi | None | No | None | None |
| USB | 1 | 1 | None | None |
| Memory Card | None | None | None | None |
| DLNA | No | No | No | No |
| Other | None | None | 1 DVI Input | None |
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