GH4vs Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Lumix
GH4 (2014)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary
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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?
Video, Independent Filmmaking & Documentary — GH4 (2014): The world's first consumer 4K camera — the GH4 changed independent filmmaking and proved that broadcast-quality video didn't require a cinema camera budget.
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
GH4 (2014)
- Videographers and independent filmmakers who want the camera that started the consumer 4K era
- Content creators looking for a capable 4K body at the lowest entry price
- MFT system users who want the best video capability on a tight budget
- Photographers interested in camera history — the GH4 is a landmark piece
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 gh4 has the highest resolution at 16mp; the cyber-shot dsc-t700 is the most affordable; only the gh4 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH4 (2014) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £35 |
| Sensor | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 16.1MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no body IBIS) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | ~500 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 560g (with battery and card) | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 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, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH4 | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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