A7C IIvs Cyber-shot DSC-T700
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?
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
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
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
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 a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the cyber-shot dsc-t700 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7C II (2023) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £35 |
| Sensor | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 33.0MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 514g body only | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 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 | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7C II | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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