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120N vs Cyber-shot DSC-T700

Quick take: The 120N is the most affordable.

Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.

16 specs side by side·12 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

Cyber-shot DSC-T700 — Retro Compact Collectors: 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
Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008)
is the right camera for you if…
  • 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification 120NHolgaCyber-shot DSC-T700Sony · 2008
Price £17 usedBest£28 used
Sensor —10.1MP CCD
Resolution —10.1MP
Video —VGA 640×480 30fps
Autofocus —Contrast-detect AF
Stabilisation —Optical SteadyShot
Burst Rate —2fps (standard)
Battery Life —~200 shots (CIPA)
Weight —133g (with battery and card)
Dimensions —90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder —None — touchscreen only
Screen —3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots
Mount Fixed lensFixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4
Memory Cards —Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2
Connectivity —USB 2.0

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
120N
Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Fun & simple
5.8/10
6.2/10
Portrait
—
2.7/10
Street
—
6.1/10
Travel
—
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
—
1.5/10
Documentary
—
2.6/10
Landscape
—
2.4/10
Casual
—
4.3/10
Food
—
3.2/10
Macro
—
2.5/10
Architecture
—
2.0/10
Astrophotography
—
1.5/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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