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Cyber-shot HX50V vs Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Quick take: The Cyber-shot HX50V has the highest resolution at 20MP; the Cyber-shot DSC-T700 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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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 | Cyber-shot HX50VSony · 2013 | Cyber-shot DSC-T700Sony · 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | £28 used |
| Sensor | 20.4MP 1/2.3-inch Exmor R BSI CMOS | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 20.4MPBest | 10.1MP |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 9-point multi AF, face and tracking focus | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 10fpsBest | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA)Best | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 272g (with battery) | 133g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 108.1 × 63.6 × 38.3mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None (rear screen only; optional EVF on the shoe) | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 30x Zeiss 24-720mm equivalent f/3.5-6.3 | Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
| Connectivity | Micro USB (Multi), micro HDMI, Multi Interface Shoe, Wi-Fi, GPS | 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
Cyber-shot HX50V
Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Portrait
3.7/10
2.7/10
Street
6.0/10
6.1/10
Travel
5.9/10
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
2.5/10
1.5/10
Documentary
3.1/10
2.6/10
Sports & Action
4.4/10
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Landscape
3.6/10
2.4/10
Wildlife
5.0/10
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Casual
3.8/10
4.3/10
Food
3.3/10
3.2/10
Macro
2.8/10
2.5/10
Architecture
3.5/10
2.0/10
Astrophotography
1.6/10
1.5/10
Fun & simple
—
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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