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A1 vs Cyber-shot DSC-T700

Quick take: The A1 has the highest resolution at 55MP; the Cyber-shot DSC-T700 is the most affordable.

Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.

32 specs side by side·12 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

Cyber-shot DSC-T700 — Retro Compact Collectors: A touchscreen Sony from 2008 — the DSC-T700 was ahead of its time with a 3.5" touch display, but belongs in a collection rather than a kit bag today.

Who should buy what
Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Collectors interested in the evolution of consumer digital photography
  • Sony camera historians and T-series enthusiasts
  • Anyone after a retro talking point from the pre-smartphone era
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification A1Antigravity · 2025Cyber-shot DSC-T700Sony · 2008
Price £909£28 usedBest
Sensor —10.1MP CCD
Resolution 55.0MPBest10.1MP
Video —VGA 640×480 30fps
Autofocus —Contrast-detect AF
Stabilisation —Optical SteadyShot
Burst Rate —2fps (standard)
Battery Life —~200 shots (CIPA)
Weight —133g (with battery and card)
Dimensions —90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder —None — touchscreen only
Screen —3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots
Mount Fixed lens (360°, f/2.2)Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4
Memory Cards —Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2
Connectivity —USB 2.0
Take-off weight 249 g—
Fly without registering Yes — under 250 g—
Flight time 24 min—
Wind resistance 10.7 m/s—
Obstacle sensing Omnidirectional—
Video link OmniLink 360—
Range 6.0 km—
Top speed 16.0 m/s—
Cameras 1—
RAW stills Yes—
Vertical shooting Not supported—
Intelligent flight Subject tracking, waypoints, return-to-home—
Storage 20 GB built in + microSD slot—
Controller in the box Vision goggles + Grip Motion Controller—
FPV Yes, goggles in the box—
Folds Yes—

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
A1
Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Portrait
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2.7/10
Street
—
6.1/10
Travel
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5.7/10
Wedding & Events
—
1.5/10
Documentary
—
2.6/10
Landscape
—
2.4/10
Casual
—
4.3/10
Food
—
3.2/10
Macro
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2.5/10
Architecture
—
2.0/10
Astrophotography
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1.5/10
Fun & simple
—
6.2/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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