Upgrade Guide

Sony A7 IV→Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Sony

A7 IV

£2299

2021

→

Upgrade to

Sony

Cyber-shot DSC-T700

£35 (-£2,264)

2008

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The Cyber-shot DSC-T700 offers little measurable spec improvement over the A7 IV. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	A7 IV	Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Price	£2,299	£35
Released	2021	2008	↓
Sensor	33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS	10.1MP CCD
Resolution	33MP	10MP	↓
Video	4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone	VGA 640×480 30fps
Autofocus	759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition	Contrast-detect AF
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops	Optical SteadyShot
Burst Rate	10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic	2fps (standard)	↓
Battery Life	~580 shots (CIPA)	~200 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	659g body only	133g (with battery and card)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification	None — touchscreen only
Screen	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen	3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots
Mount	Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)	Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4
Memory Cards	Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II	Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2

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