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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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ViewSonic PJD6531w Comparison
The Canon SX7 Mark II is a much higher-end projector and it definitely shows in some areas. Both have their issues, but the biggest difference between the two is price. The ViewSonic is significantly less expensive, but it can’t output anywhere near as much light. Also, while the SX7 Mark II has some motion blur issues, the ViewSonic has the rainbow trailing effect that’s common in DLP projectors.
Value
If a price tag has a comma on it, the item definitely isn’t for budget users. Those looking to save some money on their projector should steer clear of the SX7 Mark II.
| Comparison Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
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Canon REALiS SX7 Mark II |
 ViewSonic PJD6531w |
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| Price | ||
| Resolution | SXGA+ 1400 x 1050 (4:3) | WXGA 1280 x 800 (16:10) |
| HD | Yes | Yes |
| 3D Support | No | Yes |
Blacks & Whites
Both projectors output a lot of light. We measured the Viewsonic’s output at over 3100 and the Canon’s at over 2500. Note, however, that Viewsonic needs to have its BrilliantColor mode on in order to attain that brightness: this ruins the display’s color accuracy. Additionally, neither projector was capable of maintaining its black level on a bright screen.
Color
Neither projector had issues with their color performance. Both had very even color temperatures and decent RGB representation. The Canon had slightly more accurate RGB curves than the ViewSonic, however.
Motion
The ViewSonic uses a DLP projection system, which means fast-moving objects will occasionally be fringed with with a rainbow effect. The Canon doesn’t have this issue, but it did have a lot of motion blur.
| Motion Scores | ||
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| Canon REALiS SX7 Mark II | ViewSonic PJD6531w | |
| Motion Smoothness | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Motion Artifacting | 7.75 | 7.0 |
Viewing Effects
Both projectors are flexible in where they can be placed, and both are very bright. The Canon is significantly brighter, though, and will even perform well in a bright room with a large screen.
| Viewing Effects Scores | ||
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| Canon REALiS SX7 Mark II | ViewSonic PJD6531w | |
| Throw Score | 10.09 | 3.7 |
| Screen Materials Score | ||
| Optical Issues Score | 7.0 | 8.5 |
Connectivity
Both projectors have a good set of inputs.
| 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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