Lumix G9vs 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?
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
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
Lumix G9 (2017)
- Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
- MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
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 lumix g9 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the cyber-shot dsc-t700 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix G9 (2017) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £35 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect DFD | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | 400 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 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 | 2× SD UHS-II | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G9 | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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