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SLT-A99 vs Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Quick take: The SLT-A99 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the Cyber-shot DSC-T700 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
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
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 | SLT-A99Sony · 2012 | Cyber-shot DSC-T700Sony · 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £454 used | £28 usedBest |
| Sensor | 24.3MP full-frame sensor | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 24.3MPBest | 10.1MP |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | 19-point phase-detect (11 cross) via the translucent mirror + 102-point on-sensor phase assist, face detection | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | 4.5-stop sensor-shift SteadyShot INSIDE | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 6fps with continuous AF (10fps in crop mode)Best | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | ~500 shots (CIPA)Best | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 812g (with battery and card) | 133g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 147 × 111.2 × 78.4mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 100%, 0.71x | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 3.0" three-way tilting / swivel LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Sony A-mount | Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4 |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: SD / Memory Stick + SD | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, HDMI, 3.5mm mic + headphone, remote terminal, Multi Interface Shoe | 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
SLT-A99
Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Portrait
6.4/10
2.7/10
Street
5.3/10
6.1/10
Travel
4.7/10
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
6.0/10
1.5/10
Vlogging & Video
4.0/10
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Documentary
4.6/10
2.6/10
Sports & Action
5.2/10
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Landscape
5.2/10
2.4/10
Wildlife
5.1/10
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Casual
3.4/10
4.3/10
Food
5.6/10
3.2/10
Macro
4.4/10
2.5/10
Architecture
5.5/10
2.0/10
Astrophotography
5.5/10
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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