1-on-1 Comparison

Side-by-Side Comparison

Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES

Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES

SCORE:
81
SCORE:
72

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.


Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES

Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES was introduced in 2017. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7ch + Phantom 2ch maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K/60p video signal.

Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES was introduced in 2016. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K/60p video signal.

We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 81 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 72 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

AMPLIFIER
77
VIDEO FEATURES
96
AUDIO FEATURES
84
CONNECTIVITY
71
MULTIZONE
89
MISCELLANEOUS
62
RADIO
59
OVERALL
81

AMPLIFIER
76
VIDEO FEATURES
73
AUDIO FEATURES
66
CONNECTIVITY
67
MULTIZONE
89
MISCELLANEOUS
62
RADIO
59
OVERALL
72

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
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
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
  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
  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

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 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.

      • 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: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.

      • 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.

      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

      • 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.

      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

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      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
      BrandSonySony
      SeriesESES
      ModelSTR-ZA1100ESSTR-ZA1000ES
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryUSAOthers
      Release Year20172016
      AMPLIFIER Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
      Channels7.27.2
      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
      Maximum Channel Processing7ch + Phantom 2ch7.1
      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
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. D.C.A.C. EX Advanced D.C.A.C.
      Calibration MicrophoneStereoMono
      EQ for D.C.A.C.31 band EQ
      Speaker Relocation
      Automatic Phase Matching
      VIDEO Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
      Enhanced ARC
      HDCP Version2.22.2 (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 Passthroughup 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
      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 Inputs55
      HDMI Outputs2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 (Front) for update and setting1 (Front) for update and setting
      USB DC Out Port
      RCA Line Input44
      RCA Line Output
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Optical Inputs22
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs11
      Composite Video Input22
      Composite Video Output11
      S-Video Input
      S-Video Output
      Component Video Input22
      Component Video Output1
      PC In
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Front A/V InputsUSBUSB
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out
      ZONES Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
      Zones33
      Powered Zones 2 2
      Zone 2 OutsHDMI, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line OutHDMI, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out
      Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line OutRCA Pre/Line Out
      Zone GUI for Zone 2
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output1 (80 mA)1 (80 mA)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 21 / 2
      MISC Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
      On-Screen Display Graphical User Interface Graphical User Interface
      GUI Languages33
      Remote ControllerRM-AAU217
      Detachable Power Cord
      RADIO Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
      Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      Presets60 (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
      Speaker Terminals77
      Large Speaker Terminals77
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
      Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 230 V, 50 Hz
      Power Consumption290 W290 W
      Standby Power0.3 W0.3 W
      GENERAL Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
      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"
      Weight12.6 kg (27 lbs. 13 oz.)12.3 kg (27 lbs. 2 oz.)
      Warranty5 Years5 Years
      SPECS Sony ES STR-ZA1100ES Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 270 W (0.09% THD)70 W (0.09% THD)
      Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2100 W (0.9% THD)90 W (0.9% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 290 W (0.09% THD)90 W (0.09% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2110 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 kΩ150 mV/50 kΩ
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance2 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 dB10 Hz - 100 kHz/±3 dB
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
      Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance1 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 Standard100BASE-TX
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
      AM Frequency530 kHz - 1710 kHz530 kHz - 1710 kHz

      * - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
      ** - 480i/576i only
      *** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
      **** - 1080p signal is not converted

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