Canon PowerShot V10vs Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Canon
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
Starting from £399 new
Best for Vloggers & content creators
View Canon PowerShot V10
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?
Vloggers & Content Creators — Canon PowerShot V10 (2023): A vlog-first compact with a 1-inch sensor, front-facing screen, and Canon's Dual Pixel AF — the simplest way to create clean content on the go.
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 PowerShot V10 (2023)
- Content creators who want the simplest possible vlogging setup
- Beginners who want a fixed-lens camera with a built-in stand and mic
- Travellers who want a truly pocket-sized video camera
- Anyone who wants to start vlogging without learning camera menus
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 powershot v10 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 | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £35 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon PowerShot V10 | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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