1-on-1 Comparison
Side-by-Side Comparison
Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES
Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
Highlights
- 7.2 channels
- 7ch + Phantom 2ch channel processing
- 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X capable
- HDR10, Dolby Vision, 4K Upscaling, 4K Passthrough
- Ethernet
- USB input
Highlights
- 7.2 channels
- 7.1 channel processing
- 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
- 4K Upscaling, 4K Passthrough
- Ethernet
- USB input
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Content
Overview
Here we are comparing Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES to Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. Both receivers have 7 channel and equally powerful amplifiers.
Advantage of Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES
This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES over Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES.
Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES has more channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X up to 5.1.2 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels. In video department only Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log Gamma.
Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES | vs | Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES | |
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More Channel Processing | 7ch + Phantom 2ch | vs | 7.1 |
Dolby Atmos | up to 5.1.2 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels | vs | |
Dolby Surround Upmixer | vs | ||
DTS:X | up to 5.1.2 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels | vs | |
DTS Neural:X | vs | ||
Calibration Microphone | Stereo | vs | Mono |
Speaker Relocation | vs | ||
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) | vs | ||
HDR10 | vs | ||
Dolby Vision | vs | ||
HLG | vs | ||
BT.2020 color space | vs | ||
Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) | 100 W (0.9% THD) | vs | 90 W (0.9% THD) |
Advantage of Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES over Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES.
Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES | vs | Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES | |
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Dolby Pro Logic | vs | PLIIx | |
DTS Neo | vs | Neo:6 | |
Ethernet Switch | vs | 8-Port Gigabit | |
More Component Video Outputs | vs | 1 | |
Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 110 W (0.9% THD) | vs | 120 W (0.9% THD) |
Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC) | 140 W (0.9% THD) | vs | 150 W (0.9% THD) |
Common Strengths and Weaknesses
Here we list common strengths and weaknesses of both receivers.
STRENGTHS |
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DSD via HDMI |
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. |
New HDCP Version |
4K or 8K Video Passthrough |
4K or 8K Signal Upscaling |
Ethernet |
USB Input |
Composite Video Inputs |
Component Video Inputs |
Zones |
Analog Tuner |
WEAKNESSES |
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No Front Wide Channel Support |
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization |
No IMAX Enhanced |
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer |
No HDR10+ |
No Chromecast Built-In |
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa |
No Wi-Fi |
No Bluetooth |
Few 8K Inputs |
Few Optical Inputs |
No RCA Pre-Outs |
No Pandora |
No Spotify |
No Tidal |
Audio Section
Amplifier
Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES | Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES |
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7 channel Amplifier: Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven). |
7 channel Amplifier: Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven). |
Speaker Configurations
Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES's and Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.
- Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
- Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
- Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES: Not supported.
- DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
- Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
- Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES: Not supported.
- Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
- Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
- Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
- 2-ch Bi-Amp: Both models are able to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.
- Dolby Surround Upmixer: Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES supports Dolby Surround Upmixer. If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.
- DTS Neural:X: Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES supports DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
- Digital Legato Linear: Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES and Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES feature Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.) to play audio signals with high-quality sound. The D.L.L. function is a technology developed by Sony that allows low-quality digital and analog audio signals to be played with high-quality sound. This function is available for Linear PCM signals, as well as lossy compression audio formats and analog audio signals. It works when [2ch Stereo], [Direct], [A.F.D.] or [Multi Stereo] is selected.
Dolby Atmos
Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES supports Dolby Atmos. It is a cinematic audio format in which sounds exist as individual entities, called audio objects. In Dolby Atmos, any sound can exist as an independent audio object, free of channel restrictions. They can be precisely placed and moved anywhere in your room, including overhead, to flow above and around you in three-dimensional space. Through the use of audio objects, overhead sound, and all the richness, clarity, and power of Dolby sound, Dolby Atmos turns your room into an amazing place for entertainment. The format supports up to 128 simultaneous independent audio objects in a mix for rich, realistic, and breathtaking sound. It recreates the director's original concept through descriptive metadata to provide customized playback for home theater and delivers sounds above you through overhead speakers, special upward-firing Dolby Atmos speakers, or a Dolby Atmos enabled sound bar.
DTS:X
Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES supports DTS:X. A technique used in DTS:X is similar to the one used in Dolby Atmos. Instead of a fixed number of channels, DTS:X defines object locations from the listener in polar coordinates. An a/v receiver then dynamically renders sound according to the current speaker configuration. The speaker layout employed by DTS:X is the sum of Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D. It has standard 7.1 channel base layer, a 5 channel height layer above the base layer on the front and side walls, and 3 rows of speakers on the ceiling.
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES supports Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature allows the compatible TV to send audio signal to the a/v receiver through the same HDMI cable which is used to send audio and video signals to the TV. So one HDMI cable is used to transfer audio signal in both directions. New Enhanced ARC will support uncompressed audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio whereas the previous ARC could support only Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS HD, and PCM.
Sound Processing
Room Calibration
Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES comes with D.C.A.C. EX and Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES comes with Advanced D.C.A.C. room correction system.
Video Section
HDMI
Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES and Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES come with 5 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 Main and 1 Sub/Zone2.
- 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4) video signal.
- 4K Upscaling: Both receivers can upscale up to 4K/60p from HDMI sources. Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES can also upscale from analog sources.
- Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES supports analog to HDMI Upconversion, so you can input your analog video sources and output them digitally via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
- BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES only).
- HDCP 2.2 Copy Protection: Both receivers are HDCP 2.2 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
- 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.
Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES does not support HDR.
High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.
- HDR10: HDR10 uses the wide-gamut Rec. 2020 color space. It sends static metadata via video stream to the TV which calibrates its screen brightness and color according to that. HDR10 supports 10-bit color which corresponds to 1024 shades of the primary RGB colors. It is technically limited to a maximum of 10,000 nits peak brightness, however common HDR10 contents are mastered with peak brightness from 1,000 to 4,000 nits.
- Dolby Vision: Dolby Vision is a set of technologies developed by Dolby Laboratories for high dynamic range (HDR) video. It covers content creation, distribution, and playback. Like HDR10+, it includes dynamic metadata that are used to adjust and optimize each frame of the HDR video to the consumer display's capabilities in a way specified by the content creator. Dolby Vision allows for a maximum resolution of 8K up to 12-bit color depth, maximum peak brightness of 10,000 nits and a color gamut up to Rec. 2020. It uses Dolby's proprietary dynamic metadata defined in SMPTE ST 2094-10.
- Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG): The Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) is a transfer function developed mainly for HDR live video feed and over-the-air broadcasts. It is an HDR format that uses BT.2020 color primaries and a bitdepth of 10-bit. It is backward compatible with the transfer function of SDR and is designed to be better-suited for television broadcasting, where the metadata required for other HDR formats is not backward compatible with non-HDR displays. HLG defines a non-linear optical-electro transfer function, in which the lower half of the signal values use a gamma curve and the upper half of the signal values use a logarithmic curve.
Inputs and Outputs
Audio
- Analog Line Inputs: There are 4 pair of line inputs on both receivers for connecting sources with analog outputs.
- Digital Inputs and Outputs: 0 optical input, 2 optical outputs and 1 coaxial input are available for digital audio connections on both receivers.
Video
- HDMI:
- Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES
Inputs: 5 Outputs: 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
8K Inputs: 0. - Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
Inputs: 5 Outputs: 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
8K Inputs: 0. - Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
- Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES
Inputs: 2 Outputs: 1. - Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
Inputs: 2 Outputs: 1. - Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one. resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
- Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES
Inputs: 2 Outputs: 0. - Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
Inputs: 2 Outputs: 1.
Front A/V Inputs
- Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES: USB
- Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES: USB
Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES
Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
Specifications
And in the end let us list all the available specifications of the receivers side-by-side.
BASICS | Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES | Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES |
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Brand | Sony | Sony |
Series | ES | ES |
Model | STR-ZA1100ES | STR-ZA1000ES |
Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
Country | USA | Others |
Release Year | 2017 | 2016 |
AMPLIFIER | Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES | Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES |
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Channels | 7.2 | 7.2 |
Front Wide Channel Support | ||
THX™ Certification | ||
Continuous 6 Ω Rated | ||
Certified 4 Ω Performance | ||
Bi-amp Capability |
AUDIO | Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES | Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES |
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Maximum Channel Processing | 7ch + Phantom 2ch | 7.1 |
Air Studios Monitor Certification | ||
Dolby Atmos | up to 5.1.2 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels | |
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | ||
Dolby Atmos Music | ||
Dolby TrueHD | ||
Dolby Digital Plus | ||
Dolby Surround Upmixer | ||
Dolby Pro Logic | PLIIx | |
Dolby Digital EX | ||
Surround EX | ||
DTS:X | up to 5.1.2 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels | |
DTS Neural:X | ||
DTS Virtual:X | ||
DTS Neo | Neo:6 | |
DTS-HD Master Audio | ||
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio | ||
DTS 96/24 | ||
DTS Express | ||
DTS-ES | Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 | Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 |
IMAX Enhanced | ||
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer | ||
PCM | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
Music Playback via USB | ||
DSD via HDMI | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
DSD via USB | ||
DSD to PCM Converter | ||
USB DAC | ||
DTS Dialog Control | ||
Dialogue Lift | Center Speaker Lift Up | Center Speaker Lift Up |
Digital Legato Linear | ||
In-Ceiling Speaker Mode | ||
OP Processing | ||
Sound Optimizer | ||
Tone Control | All Channels | |
Audyssey Dynamic EQ | ||
Audyssey Dynamic Volume | ||
Audyssey LFC | ||
Audyssey Sub EQ HT | ||
Audyssey DSX | ||
Direct Mode | ||
Pure Direct Mode |
CALIBRATION | Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES | Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES |
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Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | D.C.A.C. EX | Advanced D.C.A.C. |
Calibration Microphone | Stereo | Mono |
EQ for D.C.A.C. | 31 band EQ | |
Speaker Relocation | ||
Automatic Phase Matching |
VIDEO | Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES | Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES |
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Enhanced ARC | ||
HDCP Version | 2.2 | 2.2 (1 input / 1 output) |
HDR10 | ||
HDR10+ | ||
Dynamic HDR | ||
Dolby Vision | ||
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | ||
BT.2020 color space | ||
QMS (Quick Media Switching) | ||
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) | ||
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
QFT (Quick Frame transport) | ||
3-D Ready | ||
Video Signal Passthrough | up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4) | up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4) |
Video Signal Upscaling | up to 4K/60p | up to 4K/60p |
Analog To HDMI Upconversion | Component, Composite | |
isf Certified Calibration Control |
CONNECTIVITY | Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES | Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES |
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MHL Input | ||
DLNA 1.5 | ||
FireConnect | ||
FlareConnect | ||
Music Connect | ||
Remote Monitoring with ihiji | ||
Chromecast Built-In | ||
DTS Play-Fi | ||
Works with Amazon Alexa | ||
Works with SONOS | ||
AirPlay | ||
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue | ||
Ethernet | ||
Ethernet Switch | 8-Port Gigabit | |
Wi-Fi | ||
Bluetooth | ||
HDBaseT Compatible | ||
HDMI Inputs | 5 | 5 |
HDMI Outputs | 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2) | 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2) |
8K Inputs | ||
USB Input | 1 (Front) for update and setting | 1 (Front) for update and setting |
USB DC Out Port | ||
RCA Line Input | 4 | 4 |
RCA Line Output | ||
XLR Line Inputs | ||
Phono Input | ||
Optical Inputs | 2 | 2 |
Optical Outputs | ||
Coaxial Inputs | 1 | 1 |
Composite Video Input | 2 | 2 |
Composite Video Output | 1 | 1 |
S-Video Input | ||
S-Video Output | ||
Component Video Input | 2 | 2 |
Component Video Output | 1 | |
PC In | ||
Multi-Channel Input | ||
RCA Pre-Outs | 0.2 | 0.2 |
XLR Pre-outs | ||
Front A/V Inputs | USB | USB |
Speaker A/B | ||
Headphone Out |
ZONES | Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES | Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES |
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Zones | 3 | 3 |
Powered Zones | 2 | 2 |
Zone 2 Outs | HDMI, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out | HDMI, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out |
Zone 3 Outs | RCA Pre/Line Out | RCA Pre/Line Out |
Zone GUI | for Zone 2 | |
RS-232C Interface | ||
+12V Trigger Output | 1 (80 mA) | 1 (80 mA) |
Remote (IR) Input/Output | 1 / 2 | 1 / 2 |
MISC | Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES | Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES |
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On-Screen Display | Graphical User Interface | Graphical User Interface |
GUI Languages | 3 | 3 |
Remote Controller | RM-AAU217 | |
Detachable Power Cord |
RADIO | Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES | Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES |
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Analog Tuner | FM/AM | FM/AM |
Presets | 60 (30/30) | 60 (30/30) |
Digital Radio | ||
Internet Radio | ||
Pandora | ||
Spotify | ||
Tidal | ||
Deezer | ||
Napster | ||
SiriusXM Internet Radio |
CONSTRUCTION | Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES | Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES |
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Speaker Terminals | 7 | 7 |
Large Speaker Terminals | 7 | 7 |
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | ||
Gold plated RCA terminals |
POWER | Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES | Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES |
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Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz | AC 230 V, 50 Hz |
Power Consumption | 290 W | 290 W |
Standby Power | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
GENERAL | Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES | Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES |
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Dimensions (W x H x D) | 430 mm x 174 mm x 410 mm 17" x 6-7/8" x 16-1/4" | 430 mm x 174 mm x 410 mm 17" x 6-7/8" x 16-1/4" |
Weight | 12.6 kg (27 lbs. 13 oz.) | 12.3 kg (27 lbs. 2 oz.) |
Warranty | 5 Years | 5 Years |
SPECS | Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES | Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES |
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Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 | 70 W (0.09% THD) | 70 W (0.09% THD) |
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 | 100 W (0.9% THD) | 90 W (0.9% THD) |
Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 | 90 W (0.09% THD) | 90 W (0.09% THD) |
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 | 110 W (0.9% THD) | 120 W (0.9% THD) |
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC) | 140 W (0.9% THD) | 150 W (0.9% THD) |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 150 mV/50 kΩ | 150 mV/50 kΩ |
Rated Preout Level and Impedance | 2 V/1 kΩ (Subwoofer) | 2 V/1 kΩ (Subwoofer) |
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 105 dB (20 kHz LPF, 500 mV) | 105 dB (20 kHz LPF, 500 mV) |
S/N Ratio (digital) | 96 dB (20 kHz LPF) | 96 dB (20 kHz LPF) |
Frequency Response (Analog In) | 10 Hz - 100 kHz/±3 dB | 10 Hz - 100 kHz/±3 dB |
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | 2.8 MHz | 2.8 MHz |
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance | 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) | 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) |
Ethernet Standard | 100BASE-TX | |
FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz | 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz |
AM Frequency | 530 kHz - 1710 kHz | 530 kHz - 1710 kHz |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted