Pentax K-3 Mark IIIvs Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Pentax
Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
Starting from £1699 new
Best for DSLR enthusiasts & outdoor photographers
View Pentax K-3 Mark 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?
Dslr Enthusiasts & Outdoor Photographers — Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021): The finest APS-C DSLR ever made — class-leading weather sealing, optical viewfinder, 5-axis IBIS, and extraordinary build for photographers committed to DSLR.
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
Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
- DSLR photographers who want the finest APS-C optical viewfinder experience
- Outdoor and weather photographers who need robust all-weather sealing
- Pentax lens owners who want to use their existing K-mount glass
- Photographers who prefer optical viewfinders and refuse to switch to mirrorless
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 pentax k-3 mark iii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the cyber-shot dsc-t700 is the most affordable; only the pentax k-3 mark iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £35 |
| Sensor | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless) | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 25.7MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type) | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 12fps | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | 800 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 820g body only | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Pentax KF-mount | Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4 |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Pentax K-3 Mark III | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | ||
| 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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