G85vs 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?
Travel & Video — G85 (2016): The G85 is the definitive enthusiast MFT package — combining 4K/30p, Dual I.S. 2 stabilisation, and weather sealing in an affordable, well-built body. It lacks phase-detect AF (contrast-detect only) but covers travel, landscape, and casual video effectively. One of the best-value used-market MFT cameras available — a practical, capable companion for photographers who want reliability over cutting-edge specs.
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
G85 (2016)
- Travel photographers who want weather sealing on a budget
- Vloggers and hybrid shooters
- MFT system users stepping up from entry-level
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 g85 has the highest resolution at 16mp; the cyber-shot dsc-t700 is the most affordable; only the g85 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | G85 (2016) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £35 |
| Sensor | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 426g (body only) | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 128.4 × 89.2 × 74.3mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | 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, NFC | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | G85 | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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