EOS M50vs 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?
Casual & Vlogging — EOS M50 (2018): The EOS M50 is the most complete-feeling entry-level EF-M camera — built-in EVF, fully articulating screen, Dual Pixel AF, and a well-designed compact body. Its 4K video carries a significant crop and loses Dual Pixel AF, making 1080p the practical option — but for stills and casual video, it remains an excellent used-market buy.
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 M50 (2018)
- Beginner photographers who want an EVF in a compact mirrorless
- Vloggers who want face-tracking AF and a flip screen
- Students stepping up to their first mirrorless camera
- Used-market shoppers wanting a well-rounded EF-M package
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 m50 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 M50 (2018) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £35 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (crop, no Dual Pixel AF), 1080p/60p | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | — | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g (body only) | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M 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 | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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