EOS M5vs Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Sony
Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008)
Starting from £35 new
Best for Retro compact collectors
View Cyber-shot DSC-T700
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel & Portrait — EOS M5 (2016): The EOS M5 was the first EF-M camera with a built-in EVF — and it made the system feel complete. Fast Dual Pixel AF, a 9fps burst, and a high-resolution articulating screen deliver a confident shooting experience. No IBIS and 1080p video only limit its appeal for hybrid work, but for stills photographers it remains one of the most well-rounded EF-M bodies available.
Retro Compact Collectors — Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008): 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
EOS M5 (2016)
- Enthusiast photographers who want an EVF in a compact EF-M body
- Photographers switching from DSLR who want familiar handling
- Portrait and travel photographers who value fast AF and good ergonomics
- Used-market buyers wanting a capable EF-M stills camera
Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008)
- 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
Quick take: The eos m5 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the cyber-shot dsc-t700 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M5 (2016) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £35 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | — | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 427g (body only) | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 116.2 × 88.1 × 60.6mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M5 | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Casual | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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