Cyber-shot DSC-T700vs Sony RX100 VII
Sony
Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008)
Starting from £35 new
Best for Retro compact collectors
View Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Sony
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
View Sony RX100 VII
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 & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
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 RX100 VII (2019)
- Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
- Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
- Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
- Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera
Quick take: The sony rx100 vii 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) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £35 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 10.1MP CCD | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 10.1MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | VGA 640×480 30fps | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 2fps (standard) | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 133g (with battery and card) | 302g 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, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4 | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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