OM System TG-7vs Cyber-shot DSC-T700
OM System
OM System TG-7 (2023)
Starting from £449 new
Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use
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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?
Adventure, Underwater & Outdoor Use — OM System TG-7 (2023): Waterproof to 15m, freezeproof and shockproof — the TG-7 is the most capable rugged compact for adventure and outdoor use.
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 System TG-7 (2023)
- Divers and snorkellers who need a waterproof camera without a housing
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who want a rugged pocket compact
- Parents who want an indestructible camera for children and family adventures
- Travellers who want a tough backup camera that can go anywhere
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 system tg-7 has the highest resolution at 12mp; the cyber-shot dsc-t700 is the most affordable; only the om system tg-7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM System TG-7 (2023) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £35 |
| Sensor | 12MP BSI CMOS | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 12.0MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 253g | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) | 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 | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM System TG-7 | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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