GH5vs 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?
Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooting — GH5 (2017): The GH5 redefined what a consumer video camera could do — 4K/60p and 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording made it the independent filmmaker's tool of choice for years.
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
GH5 (2017)
- Independent filmmakers who need 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording without a dedicated cinema camera
- YouTube creators who want 4K/60p, a fully articulating screen, and unlimited recording
- Photographers who shoot primarily stills but need serious video capability as a second
- GH4 owners who want 4K/60p and 10-bit — a significant step up
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 gh5 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the cyber-shot dsc-t700 is the most affordable; only the gh5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH5 (2017) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £35 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC) | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | ~410 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 725g (with battery and card) | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M 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 | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH5 | 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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