CAMWORLD Mini Projector
#16 in Under 1080pFull review
A very cheap bedroom projector for casual viewing in the dark. Its 720p panel and unverified brightness put it behind any native 1080p model.
Amazon $49.99$49.99
The CAMWORLD Mini Projector is the better projector overall, rated 3.1 to 2.7. The CAMWORLD Mini Projector leads on brightness.
DoingDo Short Throw Mini
#35 in Under 1080pFull review
A cheap app equipped mini for small rooms where the projector has to sit close to the wall. Its brightness and resolution are unverified, so expect a dark room picture.
Amazon $49.99$49.99
Prices were last checked October 29, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the CAMWORLD Mini Projector for brightness (300 ANSI lumens vs no ANSI or ISO brightness rating).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 1080p projector; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | CAMWORLD Mini Projector | DoingDo Short Throw Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 22 300 ANSI lumens | 0 no ANSI or ISO brightness rating |
| Value 15% | 98 $0.17 per lumen | 50 no rated brightness (neutral score used) |
| Resolution 10% | 30 1280 x 720 native, below 1080p | 50 native resolution not published (neutral score used) |
| Streaming 15% | 50 Maker OS, no licensed Netflix | 50 Maker OS, no licensed Netflix |
| Setup 10% | 30 Auto keystone | 30 Auto keystone |
| Light life 10% | 50 light source life not published (neutral score used) | 50 light source life not published (neutral score used) |
| Gaming 10% | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 5% | 50 2-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| CAMWORLD Mini Projector | DoingDo Short Throw Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 300 ANSI | - |
| Native resolution | 1280 x 720 (720p) | - |
| Picture resolution | 720p | - |
| Light source | LED | - |
| Dynamic contrast | 1,300:1 | 10,000:1 |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Standard throw | Short throw |
| Largest image | 150 in | 130 in |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Optical zoom | - | None |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | Maker OS, no licensed Netflix | Maker OS, no licensed Netflix |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Dimensions | 3.74 x 3.74 x 7.68 in | 113 x 113 x 155 mm |
| Weight | 1.1 lb | 1.5 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |