OM-D E-M10 IVvs 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 — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
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
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
- Beginners and enthusiasts who want a compact, stylish Micro Four Thirds camera
- Travellers who want a small, light system without sacrificing image quality
- Smartphone upgraders who want a proper camera that still fits in a bag
- Anyone who wants built-in selfie capability in a traditional camera 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 om-d e-m10 iv has the highest resolution at 20mp; the cyber-shot dsc-t700 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £469 | £35 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 15fps | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g body only | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting 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 slot | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-D E-M10 IV | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
More comparisons with OM-D E-M10 IV