Z6 IIIvs 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?
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
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
Z6 III (2024)
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
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 z6 iii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the cyber-shot dsc-t700 is the most affordable; only the z6 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z6 III (2024) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £35 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 760g body only | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4 |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z6 III | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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