PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Vlogging
View PowerShot G7X Mark II
Sony
Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008)
Starting from £35 new
Best for Retro compact collectors
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel & Vlogging — PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016): The G7X Mark II is one of the most popular compact cameras ever made — and for good reason. A fast f/1.8-2.8 lens, 20MP 1-inch sensor, flip-up selfie screen, and Micro USB charging combine in one of the most vlog-friendly compact cameras available. No 4K and no EVF are the main compromises, but the G7X II remains outstanding value on the used market.
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
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a compact, selfie-screen camera
- Travel photographers who want 1-inch quality in a coat pocket
- Casual photographers stepping up from a smartphone
- Used-market buyers wanting G7X quality at a lower price
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 powershot g7x mark ii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the cyber-shot dsc-t700 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £35 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | 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, NFC, Bluetooth | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Casual | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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