Water Sports, Beach Holidays & Outdoor Adventures On A Budget — PixPro WPZ2 (2021): A practical, affordable waterproof camera for those who want a traditional zoom compact rather than a GoPro-style action camera.
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
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008)
Quick take: The pixpro wpz2 has the highest resolution at 16mp; the cyber-shot dsc-t700 is the most affordable; only the pixpro wpz2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £35 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4 |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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