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A7 vs Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Quick take: The A7 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the Cyber-shot DSC-T700 is the most affordable; only the A7 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
A7 — Camera History & Full-Frame Introduction: The camera that changed photography — the world's first compact full-frame mirrorless, the A7 launched a product family that redefined what was possible.
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
A7 (2013)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers interested in the camera that launched the full-frame mirrorless era
- Budget-conscious buyers who want to experience full-frame image quality at minimal cost
- Sony FE system users who want the original A7 for sentimental or historical value
- Those adapting vintage lenses who want full-frame with phase-detect AF at low cost
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 | A7Sony · 2013 | Cyber-shot DSC-T700Sony · 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £151 used | £28 usedBest |
| Sensor | 24.3MP Full-Frame CMOS | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 24.3MPBest | 10.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | 117 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 5fpsBest | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | ~340 shots (CIPA)Best | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 474g (with battery and card) | 133g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | 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
A7
Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Portrait
6.6/10
2.7/10
Street
6.2/10
6.1/10
Travel
6.0/10
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
5.3/10
1.5/10
Documentary
5.6/10
2.6/10
Sports & Action
5.8/10
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Landscape
5.8/10
2.4/10
Wildlife
6.5/10
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Casual
3.9/10
4.3/10
Food
5.7/10
3.2/10
Macro
5.0/10
2.5/10
Architecture
5.6/10
2.0/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
1.5/10
Fun & simple
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6.2/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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