Cyber-shot DSC-T700vs RX100 VI
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.
Travel & Vlogging — RX100 VI (2018): The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
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
RX100 VI (2018)
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
Quick take: The rx100 vi has the highest resolution at 20mp; the cyber-shot dsc-t700 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £35 | £700 |
| Sensor | 10.1MP CCD | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 10.1MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | VGA 640×480 30fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 2fps (standard) | 24fps |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 133g (with battery and card) | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — touchscreen only | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4 | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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