Cyber-shot DSC-T700vs Sony FX30
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?
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.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its price.
Who should buy what
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
Sony FX30 (2022)
- Filmmakers and video creators who want a dedicated cinema-style APS-C body
- Content creators who need S-Cinetone and S-Log3 in a compact form factor
- A6700 owners who want cinema-style ergonomics and a full-size HDMI port
- Video professionals who want Sony's colour science without full-frame pricing
Quick take: The sony fx30 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the cyber-shot dsc-t700 is the most affordable; only the sony fx30 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £35 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 10.1MP CCD | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 10.1MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | VGA 640×480 30fps | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 2fps (standard) | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 133g (with battery and card) | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — touchscreen only | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4 | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 | Sony FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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