X-E2vs 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?
Street & Casual — X-E2 (2013): The X-E2 is where the X-mount system matured. The X-Trans II sensor delivers rich, film-like rendering that still looks beautiful, and the rangefinder-style body is slim and pocketable. Manual aperture ring support, a quality EVF, and Fujifilm's colour science make it a rewarding camera to use. A bargain on the used market for anyone who wants the Fujifilm experience without the modern price tag.
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-E2 (2013)
- Street photographers wanting Fujifilm on a budget
- Beginners stepping into the X-mount system
- Compact camera enthusiasts who want film simulations
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-e2 has the highest resolution at 16mp; the cyber-shot dsc-t700 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E2 (2013) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £35 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | None | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 350g (body only) | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 74.9 × 38.3mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 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 2.0, Wi-Fi | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E2 | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Casual | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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