S1 IIvs 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?
Hybrid & Video — S1 II (2025): The S1 II is the full-frame L-mount hybrid camera Panasonic's system has been waiting for — phase-detect AF, 4K/120p, class-leading IBIS, and a professional build in one complete package. It addresses every weakness of the original S1 and positions Lumix firmly back in the conversation for serious hybrid shooters.
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
S1 II (2025)
- Hybrid photographers who need excellent stills and serious video capability
- Video professionals who want full-frame quality with 4K/120p
- Landscape and portrait photographers who want maximum stabilisation
- L-mount system users upgrading from S1 or S5 II
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 s1 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the cyber-shot dsc-t700 is the most affordable; only the s1 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | S1 II (2025) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,200 | £35 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 680g (body only) | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 100.0 × 91.5mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78× | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 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 | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | S1 II | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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