OM-3vs Cyber-shot DSC-T700
OM System
OM-3 (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Travel, outdoor & adventure photography
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Sony
Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008)
Starting from £35 new
Best for Retro compact collectors
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel, Outdoor & Adventure Photography — OM-3 (2024): The ideal mid-range OM System camera — weather sealed, class-leading IBIS, and superb computational features in a compact body.
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-3 (2024)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need weather sealing and compact size
- Wildlife and bird photographers wanting improved AF over the OM-5
- Travel shooters who want a rugged, lightweight MFT system
- OM-5 or E-M5 III owners wanting better autofocus without going to the OM-1
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-3 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the cyber-shot dsc-t700 is the most affordable; only the om-3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-3 (2024) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £35 |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 414g (with battery) | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | 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-II slot | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-3 | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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