Cyber-shot DSC-T700vs ZV-E10
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.
Vlogging & Video — ZV-E10 (2021): Purpose-built for video creators — real-time Eye AF, flip screen, and excellent 4K at a wallet-friendly 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
ZV-E10 (2021)
- Vloggers and content creators wanting interchangeable lenses on a budget
- Beginners moving up from a smartphone who want a proper camera for video
- YouTubers who need a lightweight APS-C camera with a flip screen
- ZV-1 owners who want the flexibility of swappable lenses
Quick take: The zv-e10 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the cyber-shot dsc-t700 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) | ZV-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £35 | £399 |
| Sensor | 10.1MP CCD | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 10.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | VGA 640×480 30fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 2fps (standard) | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 133g (with battery and card) | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — touchscreen only | None |
| 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 E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 | ZV-E10 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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