The Sony STRZA1100ES vs Cambridge Audio AXR100 comparison proves that these receivers have many common features.
A significant difference between the receivers in the number of channels, Sony STRZA1100ES has 7.2 versus 2.0 for Cambridge Audio AXR100. Regarding power, then STRZA1100ES has such a W/Ohm ratio - 70/8, 90/6 when AXR100 has a power of 100/8. The THD is 0.09% for the STRZA1100ES but 0.01% for the AXR100. Only the STRZA1100ES supports Bi-amping feature. The Sony STRZA1100ES can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.
Both models do not have WI-FI support. Only the AXR100 has Bluetooth support. Each of these units does not support Apple Music. Competitors do not have built-in Spotify service. Only the STRZA1100ES provides HDMI signal transmission in standby mode. The STRZA1100ES can scale the input HDMI signal, unlike the AXR100. Dolby Vision technology found support only on the STRZA1100ES. Only the STRZA1100ES supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). The HDMI eARC is available only on the STRZA1100ES. Of the two receivers in our comparison, HDMI CEC is present in only the STRZA1100ES. The AXR100 has a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. A voice control is not available. An ECO mode is not present in each of the AV receivers. The setup assistant will help you configure Sony STRZA1100ES.
Only the STRZA1100ES has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the STRZA1100ES.