Compare Sony KDL46S5100 vs KDL46V5100

The Sony Bravia KDL46V5100 and KDL46V5100 sit on the lower price range of the Sony Bravia 2009 spectrum, with reduced levels of technology that allow for them to be sold at comparatively low prices, while maintaining solid picture quality. Below is a list of the main differences between these two systems:

  • Dynamic Contrast Ratio - Contrast ratio refers to the difference in range of colors between the brightest a system can produce and the darkest. A higher ratio results in a greater array of colors and thus, a better overall picture quality. The KDL46S5100 offers a dynamic contrast ratio of 30000:1 compared to the more costly KDL46V5100’s ratio of 50000:1.
  • Motionflow Technology - Motionflow refresh rate is used to reproduce the motion quality of fast-paced scenes, such as those found in sports or movies. Traditional television sets can at times produce jerky or unnatural looking movement. The KDL46S5100 uses True Cinema technology to prevent this, though it falls short compared to the Sony KDL46V5100 which does feature Motionflow 120hz technology.
  • Level of Connectivity - The Sony KDL46V5100 offers four ports for connectivity compared to the three offered by the KDL46S5100. It also provides USB connectivity for photo viewing and for mp3 players.
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Compare Sony KDL46S5100 vs KDL46W5100

The Sony KDL46W5100 sits comfortably in the middle of the Sony Bravia spectrum, offering solid picture quality and improved technology over lower end models at only a reletiviely low increase in price. This blend of quality and affordability makes it one of the more sought after models available. Below is a list of differences setting it apart when you are comparing versus the KDL46S5100 model:

  • Dynamic Contrast Ratio - The disparity in contrast ratios broaden when weighing the S5100 series to the W5100, with 30000:1 compared to an astonishing 100000:1…a level matching that of even high-class models
  • Bravia Engine Technology - As prominent as the Bravia Engine 2 employed by the KDL46S5100 and KDL46V5100 is, the KDL46W5100 takes it to an entirely different level with its improved Bravia Engine 3 which creates a breathtaking canvas of colors and detail that bring your picture to life.
  • Picture Modes - Though the Sony KDL46S5100 features all the standard picture modes such as cinema, standard, vivid, and custom, the KDL46W5100 comes with several supplementary modes for improved customization, including: sports, game, graphics, photo-vivid, photo-standard, photo-custom, and photo-original..
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Compare Sony KDL46S5100 vs KDL46Z5100

As the KDL46S5100 is compared to models of even higher standing, the differences continue to become more pronounced. It is by this point that one must decide what they are looking for. If the answer is a system featuring an extensive array of features and technology, then you get what you pay for with the Sony Bravia KDL46Z5100 and beyond. Below is a list of feature differences:

  • Dynamic Contrast Ratio, Bravia Engine differences, picture customization, and connectivity discussed above
  • Internet and Media Features - The sheer level of internet and media features is what sets the KDL46Z5100 and the KDL46S5100 apart. Through any broadband connection and using little more than your remote, you’ll have access to on-demand content from a collection of known sources like YouTube, Amazon on Demand, and Sports Illustrated and more, all from the comfort of your home. The list is constantly expanding and includes movies and episodes from television shows. What’s more, Bravia Internet Widgets can be resized and readjusted on your screen to display up to date information on news, whether, sports, and so much more.
  • Full Motionflow Refreshing - The Motionflow refreshing rate used in the V5100 and W5100 has ascended to a full 240hz for the utmost level of motion quality and detail possible.
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Compare Sony KDL46S5100 vs KDL46XBR9

The Sony Bravia KDL46XBR9 LCD is in a league of its own with an all-embracing compilation of features and a sharp expansion in the level of technology over its other KDL 2009 brethren. Below is a list of some of its most notable differences distinguishing the KDL46S5100 from the KDL46XBR9:

  • Dynamic Contrast Ratio, Motionflow, Bravia Engine differences, HDMI connectivity, picture customization, and Internet and Media feature differences discussed above.
  • Backlighting System- Whereas the 46S5100 and other models use a standard fare CCFL backlighting system, the 46XBR9 uses a WCG-CCFL backlighting system absent in lower tier LCDs.
  • Live Color Creation - The 46XBR9 offers unparalleled image superiority due to its powerful Live Color Creation technology. This technology uses a series of advanced algorithms resulting in deeper shades of colors and more pronounced levels of contrast, creating a level of quality previously unattainable.
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