X-A7vs 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?
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
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
X-A7 (2019)
- Complete beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Lifestyle and social media photographers who want great colour out of camera
- Anyone who wants a stylish, approachable Fujifilm at the lowest entry price
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and simple controls on a tight budget
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 x-a7 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 | X-A7 (2019) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £35 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g body only | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-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 Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-A7 | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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