16.04 in 7.06 in  | 16.02 in 7.09 in  | |
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 Sony VPL-HW30ES |  Sony VPL-HW40ES | |
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| Projector type | SXRD | SXRD |
| Sony VPL-HW30ES | Sony VPL-HW40ES | |
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| Analog 3.5mm output | no | no |
| Analogue 3.5mm input | no | no |
| Analogue RCA stereo input | no | no |
| Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr) | yes | yes |
| Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs | 1 | 1 |
| Composite input | no | no |
| Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF) | no | no |
| Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF) | no | no |
| Serial interface type | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| DisplayPort | no | no |
| DVI in | no | no |
| HDMI | yes | yes |
| HDMI version | 1.4a | 1.4 |
| Number of HDMI inputs | 2 | 1 |
| Headphone output | no | no |
| Microphone input | no | no |
| S-video input | no | no |
| SCART in | no | no |
| USB | no | no |
| VGA in | yes | yes |
| Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports | 1 | 1 |
| Sony VPL-HW30ES | Sony VPL-HW40ES | |
|---|---|---|
| Design type | Portable projector | Desktop projector |
| Portable | no | no |
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| Built-in display | no | no |
| Sony VPL-HW30ES | Sony VPL-HW40ES | |
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| Noise level | < 22 | < 21 |
| Sony VPL-HW30ES | Sony VPL-HW40ES | |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 16.04 in | 16.02 in |
| Height | 7.06 in | 7.09 in |
| Depth | 18.27 in | 18.27 in |
| Weight | 22.05 lb | 22.05 lb |
| Sony VPL-HW30ES | Sony VPL-HW40ES | |
|---|---|---|
| Lens shift | yes | yes |
| Horizontal lens shift range | 25 - 25 | 25 - 25 |
| Vertical lens shift range | 0.65 - 0.65 | 71 - 71 |
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| Lens memory | no | no |
| Throw ratio | 1.5 - 2.3 | 1.36 - 2.16 |
| Zoom ratio | 1.6 x | 1.6 x |
| Matrix size | 0.61 | 0.61 |
| Sony VPL-HW30ES | Sony VPL-HW40ES | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of lamp | UHP | UHP |
| Lamp life max (normal) | 2000.0 h | 2000.0 h |
| Lamp life max (eco) | 3000.0 h | 5000.0 h |
| Bulb power | 200.0 W | 200.0 W |
| Sony VPL-HW30ES | Sony VPL-HW40ES | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 40 - 300 | 40 - 300 |
| Screen size compatibility | 40 - 300 | 40 - 300 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 px | 1920 x 1080 px |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Digital gamma correction | yes | yes |
| Brightness (max) | 1300.0 lm | 1700.0 lm |
| Contrast ratio | 7500:1 | 7700:1 |
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| Video formats supported | 1080p |
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| Sony VPL-HW30ES | Sony VPL-HW40ES | |
|---|---|---|
| Backlit remote control | yes | yes |
| Handheld remote control | yes | yes |
| Memory card reader | no | no |
| Sony VPL-HW30ES | Sony VPL-HW40ES | |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet connection | yes | yes |
| Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 | 1 |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no | no |
| Sony VPL-HW30ES | Sony VPL-HW40ES | |
|---|---|---|
| 3D support (3D-Ready) | yes | yes |
| Can convert 2D to 3D | yes | no |
| Compatible glasses | Active | Active |
| Full HD 3D (1080p) | yes | yes |
| Glasses included | yes | no |
| HD ready | yes | yes |
| Full HD (HD ready 1080p) | yes | yes |
| HDR | no | no |
| Sony VPL-HW30ES | Sony VPL-HW40ES | |
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| Built-in speakers | no | no |
| Sony VPL-HW30ES | Sony VPL-HW40ES | |
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| Operational Power Consumption (min-max) | < 300 | < 300 |
| Power consumption (standby) | 8.0 W | 0.4 W |
| Separate power connector (mains) | Large power inlet connector | Large power inlet connector |
| Power management | Mains | Mains |
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