OM-5vs 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?
Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.
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-5 (2022)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need a compact, weather-sealed body
- Travellers who want MFT's compact size with pro-level weather protection
- E-M5 III owners upgrading to OM System's improved subject detection
- Photographers who want strong IBIS and rugged build without OM-1 pricing
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-5 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the cyber-shot dsc-t700 is the most affordable; only the om-5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-5 (2022) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £35 |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 414g body only | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm | 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 | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-5 | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor & Adventure | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| 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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