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Sony Bravia KDL-46Z5100 LCD HDTV Review - Vs Vizio SV470XVT

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Published on June 05, 2009
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Vizio SV470XVT Summary
• Sony has better contrast ratio.
• Vizio has more accurate colors.
• Sony has LAN and USB for viewing pictures, listening to music, or watching video content.
Vs Sony Bravia KDL-52V5100 Page 13 of 18 Conclusion

Value Comparison


In this comparison, the two TVs are about the same size, with the Vizio standing slightly larger. The Vizio is also significantly less expensive and has a 120Hz mode. The Sony had a better contrast ratio and black level, but the Vizio had more accurate color representation. As with other comparisons, the main advantage the Sony has here is its LAN and USB ports. These will give you access to photo, music, and video playback, either via a thumb drive or internet connection. The Sony's streaming video options are significant, but this functionality will cost you.

  Comparison Specifications
 
  Sony Bravia KDL-46Z5100 Vizio SV470XVT
Size 46 inches 47 inches
Price $2,599.99 $1,399.99
Type LCD LCD
Format 1080p 1080p
Other USB Port, Internet connectivity 120Hz

Blacks & Whites


The Vizio has a slightly higher peak brightness, but its poor black level leads to a bad overall contrast ratio.

Black Level
Sony Bravia KDL-46Z5100 Score:
Black Level: 8.48
Peak Brightness: 8.74
Contrast Ratio: 8.77
Vizio SV470XVT Score:
Black Level: 4.94
Peak Brightness: 9.09
Contrast Ratio: 5.89

 

 

Color Accuracy


The Vizio did slightly better in color accuracy all around.

Color Temperature
Sony Bravia KDL-46Z5100 Score: 9.08
Vizio SV470XVT Score: 9.96

 

RGB Curves
Sony Bravia KDL-46Z5100 Score: 7.84
Vizio SV470XVT Score: 8.77

 

Color Gamut
Sony Bravia KDL-46Z5100 Score: 5.19
Vizio SV470XVT Score: 5.98

Motion


The Vizio handled motion and artifacting a bit better than the Sony did.

  Motion Scores
  Sony Bravia KDL-46Z5100 Vizio SV470XVT
Motion Smoothness 7.00 8.00
Motion Artifacting 6.50 8.00

Viewing Effects


The Vizio has a slightly better viewing angle, but it wasn't by any great stretch.

Viewing Angle
Sony Bravia KDL-46Z5100 Score: 6.71
Vizio SV470XVT Score: 7.08

Connectivity


The Sony has a LAN and USB port that the Vizio does not.

  Connectivity Comparison
  Sony Bravia KDL-46Z5100 Vizio SV470XVT
HDMI 4 4
Component 2 2
Composite 1 2
S-Video 1 1
VGA 1 1
Analog Audio In 3 3
Digital Audio Out 1 1
Analog Audio Out 2 1
LAN 1 0
USB 1 0
Memory Card 0 0
Other 0 0

Other Comparisons


As we said in the previous comparison, the Sony's LAN port gives it a lot of additional functionality. You can stream video from many, many different content providers and download updates. Also, the USB port gives you access to photo, music, and video playback.

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