Z30vs 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?
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
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
Z30 (2022)
- Vloggers and content creators who don't need an EVF
- Beginners entering the Nikon Z system at the lowest price point
- Streamers who want a compact interchangeable-lens camera for desk use
- Travel and lifestyle shooters who want a compact APS-C Z body
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 z30 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the cyber-shot dsc-t700 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z30 (2022) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £479 | £35 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 405g body only | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | 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-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z30 | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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