Sony is introducing a new version of its SXRD display technology. The 4K version has a high panel contrast of up to 4000:1. It is designed for the rigors of commercial-grade digital cinema projectors.
The sets are also slimmer than last year’s models. They offer HDMI 1.3 connections, which support a wider color range.
SXRD technology
Sony has a new line of home cinema projectors that are based on the company’s SXRD technology. They’re designed to compete with JVC’s D-ILA and Texas Instruments DLP products in the high-end front and rear projection television market. The company also says the new SXRD models will offer a superior image quality and rich, deep blacks that rival CRT TVs.
SXRD features a reflective silicon layer with a wide area that provides remarkable contrast levels. These are up to three times higher than DLP and LCD technologies, with superbly sharp images that reproduce fine details.
The new SXRD projectors feature a wide color gamut that allows them to display more vibrant colors and wider range of shades than standard projectors. They’re also capable of displaying up to 200 frames per second, which helps eliminate motion smear and produces clear images. These factors make SXRD projectors ideal for a variety of applications, including home theater, gaming, and education.
Image quality
The VPL-GTZ380/P adds to Sony’s growing lineup of native 4K (4096 x 2160) SXRD projectors. It delivers superior contrast, brightness and high dynamic range in a compact form factor that makes it suitable for a wide range of entertainment and simulation applications.
The projector features a native 4K resolution display with 8.85 million pixels, creating a spectacularly lifelike picture. It also offers rich, inky blacks and clear cinematic motion. In addition, its advanced Reality Creation detail processing and Pixel Shift technology provide exceptional image quality.
In addition, the VPL-VW695ES is compatible with HDR content. This technology uses TRILUMINOS color to reproduce more tones and textures, allowing you to enjoy realistic scenes that are faithful to the creator’s intent. This includes hard-to-reproduce crimson reds and aqua blues, and skin tones that look more natural. It can also deliver an expanded brightness range that allows you to experience the full potential of today’s UHD Blu-ray disc and streaming content.
Contrast ratio
The XW7000ES has a native contrast ratio of 8000:1, which is pretty good for a projector this size. However, it can improve the contrast ratio even further using Sony’s advanced “Reality Creation” technology. This upscales existing Full HD Blu-ray Disc and DVD movies to near 4K quality. It also uses pattern-matching algorithms to sharpen details and reduce digital picture noise.
The new SXRD panels have a tiny gap between pixels, which eliminates the “screen door effect” seen on many LCD TVs. In addition, they have a fast response time of 2.5-miliseconds. This helps the projector to maintain detail in dark scenes and prevent white-out in bright sections.
The projector’s X1 Ultimate processor does a great job upscaling SDR content, but it really shines when playing HDR. Its Dynamic HDR Enhancer feature analyzes HDR content scene by scene to deliver precise dynamic tone mapping. The result is stunning, with better highlight detail and richer colors. The XW7000ES also doesn’t suffer from the brightness fluctuations between scenes that can plague some other HDR projectors such as the JVC and Lumagen.
Price
Sony has refreshed its entire line of 4K, laser-driven home theater projectors in 2021, and the most intriguing product is the XW6000ES. This native 4K HDR laser projector boasts a brightness of up to 2,000 lumens and a compact, cost-effective design.
The VPL-XW6000ES combines the latest SXRD 4K panel technology with Sony’s acclaimed X1 Ultimate for projector processor to deliver four times the resolution of 1080p HDTVs. This advanced processor enables super-resolution and object-based super-scaling technologies to create crisp, clear images with rich tones and textures and deep black levels.
This model also offers a range of installer-friendly features, including multiple picture position memories and zoom and shift control for varying screen sizes. Additionally, it can support image blending and stacking for giant planetarium or exhibition screens. Its powerful output makes it an ideal choice for high ambient light environments and demanding image-critical applications like simulators and cinematic presentations. In fact, it’s a great option for any large commercial projection application.
