A7S IIvs Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Sony
A7S II (2015)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Low-light video, documentary & available-light filmmaking
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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?
Low-Light Video, Documentary & Available-Light Filmmaking — A7S II (2015): A landmark in mirrorless history — the first Sony with IBIS and internal 4K, its low-light video capability still impresses today at a used-market price.
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
A7S II (2015)
- Filmmakers and videographers who want legendary low-light performance at a used-price discount
- Documentary shooters working in unpredictable available light conditions
- A7S III shooters who want a second Sony FE body for backup or B-camera use
- Budget-conscious video producers who want full-frame 4K with S-Log at an accessible price
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 a7s ii has the highest resolution at 12mp; the cyber-shot dsc-t700 is the most affordable; only the a7s ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7S II (2015) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £35 |
| Sensor | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor CMOS | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 12.1MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p internal (full sensor readout), 1080p/120p, S-Log2/S-Log3 | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | 169 phase-detect + 25 contrast AF — limited by modern standards | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 4.5 stops (first Sony mirrorless with IBIS) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 5fps continuous | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 584g body only | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) | Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4 |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-I slots | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth (via app), Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7S II | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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