It makes sense comparing Marantz SR6012 vs Sony STRZA5000ES because they both are able to give some premium features.
Considered AV receivers have the same number of channels 9.2. Regarding power, then SR6012 has such a W/Ohm ratio - 110/8, 150/6 when STRZA5000ES has a power of 130/8. The THD is 0.08% for the SR6012 but 0.09% for the STRZA5000ES. Both the SR6012 and the STRZA5000ES support Bi-amping. Each of the AV receivers can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only the SR6012 has Bluetooth support. Only the SR6012 supports Spotify. Compared AV receivers retain the quality of 4K/60Hz signal when transmitting from a source to a TV or projector. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode is implemented in each of the devices. Both rivals can scale the resolution of the incoming HDMI signal. The HDR standard - Dolby Vision is supported by these receivers.
The Marantz SR6012 has 8/3 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 6/2 HDMI connectors of the Sony STRZA5000ES. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. The HDMI eARC is available only on the SR6012. The Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) feature is present in most modern AV receivers and the models in our comparison are no exception. Both models support the standard HDCP 2.2. The SR6012 has a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player.
The SR6012 supports 2 Multi-room zones, versus 3 for the STRZA5000ES. An ECO mode is only available for the SR6012. Both SR6012 and STRZA5000ES can be configured using the Setup assistant.
Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices under review.