Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIvs Cyber-shot DSC-T700
OM System
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
Starting from £699 new
Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography
View Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
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 & Lightweight Outdoor Photography — Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019): The lightest weather-sealed MFT camera — compact, travel-friendly, and capable with 7.5-stop IBIS in a body that fits in a jacket pocket.
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
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
- Travel photographers who want a compact, weather-sealed MFT body
- Outdoor photographers upgrading from the E-M10 who want better sealing
- Enthusiasts who want strong IBIS in a lightweight, portable system
- Photographers who want a capable travel camera that won't weigh them down
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 olympus om-d e-m5 iii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the cyber-shot dsc-t700 is the most affordable; only the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £35 |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | 390 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 414g body only | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| 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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