Lumix S9vs Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Lumix
Lumix S9 (2024)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
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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?
Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers — Lumix S9 (2024): The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
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 S9 (2024)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact package
- Content creators attracted to Real-time LUT and 10-bit video
- Photographers already in the L-mount ecosystem wanting a lightweight second body
- Lumix S5 II users who want something smaller for travel and casual shooting
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 s9 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the cyber-shot dsc-t700 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S9 (2024) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £35 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 413g (with battery) | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) | 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 | Single SD UHS-II slot | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S9 | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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