M10vs 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 & Documentary — M10 (2017): The M10 returned Leica to its roots — thinner, cleaner, and video-free by design. The 24MP sensor is the perfect resolution for a manual-focus rangefinder. The simplified control layout respects the M tradition without digital clutter. A camera for photographers who want to slow down and engage with every frame. One of the most satisfying cameras to use — assuming you have M-mount glass to pair with it.
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
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
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 m10 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 | M10 (2017) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,000 | £35 |
| Sensor | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | — | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | None | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g (with battery) | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Leica M-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 | M10 | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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