A7Svs Cyber-shot DSC-T700
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?
Astrophotography & Low-Light — A7S (2014): The original A7S pioneered the concept of a camera optimised entirely for low light. Its 12.2MP sensor has enormous photosites — extraordinary high-ISO performance that still holds up. Lacking IBIS and limited to 1080p internally (4K requires external recorder), it is a specialist tool. For astrophotography, event videography, or any scenario where light is genuinely scarce, it remains outstanding.
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 (2014)
- Astrophotographers
- Low-light event videographers
- Filmmakers needing clean high-ISO footage
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 has the highest resolution at 12mp; the cyber-shot dsc-t700 is the most affordable; only the a7s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7S (2014) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £600 | £35 |
| Sensor | 12.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 12.2MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p internal, 4K via HDMI (external recorder) | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect / contrast-detect hybrid AF | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | None | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 474g (with battery and card) | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 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 (full-frame E-mount) | Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
| Connectivity | Multi/Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7S | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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