Now Gen 3vs Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Polaroid
Now Gen 3 (2024)
Starting from £120 new
Best for Classic Polaroid fans & square-print lovers
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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?
Classic Polaroid Fans & Square-Print Lovers — Now Gen 3 (2024): The definitive modern Polaroid. Autofocus, USB-C, and full-sized square prints — classic Polaroid experience, updated for today.
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
Now Gen 3 (2024)
- Anyone who wants the classic full-sized square Polaroid print experience
- Instax users who prefer Polaroid's dreamy colour palette and white border
- Party hosts and event photographers who want iconic-looking keepsakes
- Previous Polaroid Now owners upgrading to the Gen 3's improved autofocus
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 cyber-shot dsc-t700 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Now Gen 3 (2024) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £120 | £35 |
| Sensor | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | — | 10.1MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | N/A | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~445g | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | N/A | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per pack) | Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4 |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
| Connectivity | USB-C (charging) | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Now Gen 3 | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Creative | — | |
| Casual | — |
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