Canon EOS R3vs Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
View Canon EOS R3
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?
Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
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
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- Professional sports and photojournalism photographers
- Canon users who need the fastest burst and most reliable AF in the system
- R5 users who want a pro-grade grip and faster shooting speed
- Event photographers who need eye-controlled AF and dual card slots
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 canon eos r3 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the cyber-shot dsc-t700 is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £35 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4 |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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