Upgrade Guide

Sony A7S II→Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700

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

You own

Sony

A7S II

£799

2015

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Upgrade to

Sony

Cyber-shot DSC-T700

£35 (-£764)

2008

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The Cyber-shot DSC-T700 offers little measurable spec improvement over the A7S II. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	A7S II	Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Price	£799	£35
Released	2015	2008	↓
Sensor	12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor CMOS	10.1MP CCD
Resolution	12MP	10MP	↓
Video	4K/30p internal (full sensor readout), 1080p/120p, S-Log2/S-Log3	VGA 640×480 30fps
Autofocus	169 phase-detect + 25 contrast AF — limited by modern standards	Contrast-detect AF
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS — 4.5 stops (first Sony mirrorless with IBIS)	Optical SteadyShot
Burst Rate	5fps continuous	2fps (standard)	↓
Battery Life	~370 shots (CIPA)	~200 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	584g body only	133g (with battery and card)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification	None — touchscreen only
Screen	3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots	3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots
Mount	Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount)	Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-I slots	Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2

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