Z50 IIvs Cyber-shot DSC-T700
VS
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?
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
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
Z50 II (2024)
- Beginners stepping into the Nikon Z system wanting improved autofocus
- Content creators who want APS-C Z quality with subject detection AF
- Z50 owners who want meaningfully better AF performance for people and pets
- Travel photographers wanting a compact, capable Z body at an accessible price
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 z50 ii 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 | Z50 II (2024) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £35 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 385g body only | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | 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 | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z50 II | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Casual | — |
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