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Cyber-shot DSC-T700 vs RX100 VI
Quick take: The RX100 VI has the highest resolution at 20MP; the Cyber-shot DSC-T700 is the most affordable.
Where the Cyber-shot DSC-T700 wins
- Cheaper new: £28 vs £670
- Weight: 133g (with battery and card)
- Fun & simple: 6.2 vs 5.5
Where the RX100 VI wins
- Resolution: 20.1MP
- Burst Rate: 24fps
- Battery Life: ~240 shots (CIPA)
- Portrait: 5.4 vs 2.7
- Street: 7.1 vs 6.1
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- Cyber-shot DSC-T700 95 × 58 × 16 mm · 160 g
- RX100 VI 102 × 58 × 43 mm · 301 g
The Cyber-shot DSC-T700 is 7 mm narrower, 27 mm slimmer and 141 g lighter than the RX100 VI.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
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.
RX100 VI — Travel & Vlogging: 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)
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
RX100 VI (2018)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Cyber-shot DSC-T700Sony · 2008 | RX100 VISony · 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £28 usedBest | £670 |
| Sensor | 10.1MP CCD | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 10.1MP | 20.1MPBest |
| 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) | 24fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~240 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 133g (with battery and card)Best | 267g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None — touchscreen only | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots | 3.0" tilting 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 |
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 DSC-T700
RX100 VI
Portrait
2.7/10
5.4/10
Street
6.1/10
7.1/10
Travel
5.7/10
6.9/10
Wedding & Events
1.5/10
3.7/10
Documentary
2.6/10
4.8/10
Landscape
2.4/10
4.3/10
Casual
4.3/10
6.7/10
Food
3.2/10
5.4/10
Macro
2.5/10
3.8/10
Architecture
2.0/10
4.5/10
Astrophotography
1.5/10
3.7/10
Fun & simple
6.2/10
5.5/10
Vlogging & Video
—
5.9/10
Filmmaking
—
4.1/10
Sports & Action
—
6.6/10
Wildlife
—
6.3/10
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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