An affordable AV receiver is always a good option to consider, so Sony STR-DN1050 vs Yamaha RX-V475 comparison definitely makes sense.
A significant difference between the receivers in the number of channels, Sony STR-DN1050 has 7.2 versus 5.1 for Yamaha RX-V475. Regarding power, then STR-DN1050 has such a W/Ohm ratio - 120/6 when RX-V475 has a power of 80/6. The THD is the same and is 0.09%.
Characteristics of digital to analog converter (DAC) are different, 96 KHz/24-bit for STR-DN1050 and Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit for the RX-V475. Only the STR-DN1050 supports Bi-amping feature. Each of the AV receivers can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.
Only the Sony STR-DN1050 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Apple Music service is implemented on considered devices: AirPlay. Spotify can be used on each receiver. 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. The STR-DN1050 can scale the input HDMI signal, unlike the RX-V475. The HDR standard - Dolby Vision is not supported by these receivers.
The Sony STR-DN1050 has 6/3 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 5/1 HDMI connectors of the Yamaha RX-V475. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. The HDMI eARC is available only on the STR-DN1050. Of the two receivers in our comparison, HDMI CEC is present only in the RX-V475. Both models support the standard HDCP 2.2. Receivers do not have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. An ECO mode is only available for the RX-V475. The setup assistant will help you configure Sony STR-DN1050.
Only the STR-DN1050 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the STR-DN1050.