Sony
A1 II 2024
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & high-resolution studio work
£5699
new today at Clifton Cameras
Decision tools · Compare
A1 II vs Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Quick take: The A1 II has the highest resolution at 50MP; the Cyber-shot DSC-T700 is the most affordable; only the A1 II is weather sealed.
Where the A1 II wins
- Resolution: 50.1MP
- Burst Rate: 30fps electronic (with full AF/AE), 10fps mechanical
- Battery Life: ~530 shots (CIPA)
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Portrait: 9.0 vs 2.7
Where the Cyber-shot DSC-T700 wins
- Cheaper new: £28 vs £5,699
- Weight: 133g (with battery and card)
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- A1 II 136 × 97 × 83 mm · 743 g
- Cyber-shot DSC-T700 95 × 58 × 16 mm · 160 g
The Cyber-shot DSC-T700 is 41 mm narrower, 39 mm shorter, 67 mm slimmer and 583 g lighter than the A1 II.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
A1 II — Professional Sports, Wildlife & High-Resolution Studio Work: The most complete camera ever made — 50MP, 30fps, 8K, and the world's best EVF in a single flagship body.
Cyber-shot DSC-T700 — Retro Compact Collectors: 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
A1 II (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Professional sports and wildlife photographers who need 30fps, 50MP, and the best AF available
- Commercial and advertising photographers who demand 50MP resolution alongside pro video specs
- Photojournalists who need a single body capable of handling every assignment
- Sony system shooters ready to invest in the absolute best
Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A1 IISony · 2024 | Cyber-shot DSC-T700Sony · 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,699 | £28 usedBest |
| Sensor | 50.1MP full-frame stacked BSI CMOS | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 50.1MPBest | 10.1MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/120p 10-bit, S-Log3 | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | AI subject recognition — human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle, aircraft, train | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | 8.5-stop IBIS (with in-lens OSS) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic (with full AF/AE), 10fps mechanicalBest | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA)Best | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 743g (body only) | 133g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.9× 9.44M-dot — the highest resolution EVF available | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Sony E-mount (full-frame) | Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4 |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI full-size | USB 2.0 |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
A1 II
Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Portrait
9.0/10
2.7/10
Street
6.6/10
6.1/10
Travel
6.4/10
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
8.7/10
1.5/10
Vlogging & Video
6.4/10
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Filmmaking
8.2/10
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Documentary
8.3/10
2.6/10
Sports & Action
9.3/10
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Landscape
8.0/10
2.4/10
Wildlife
9.2/10
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Casual
5.3/10
4.3/10
Food
8.5/10
3.2/10
Macro
8.1/10
2.5/10
Architecture
8.4/10
2.0/10
Astrophotography
7.2/10
1.5/10
Fun & simple
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6.2/10
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