Leica SL2vs Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Sony
Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008)
Starting from £35 new
Best for Retro compact collectors
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
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
Leica SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
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 leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the cyber-shot dsc-t700 is the most affordable; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL2 (2019) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £35 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4 |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL2 | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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