Upgrade Guide

Sony Sony A9 III→Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700

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

You own

Sony

Sony A9 III

£5999

2023

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Upgrade to

Sony

Cyber-shot DSC-T700

£35 (-£5,964)

2008

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The Cyber-shot DSC-T700 offers little measurable spec improvement over the Sony A9 III. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Sony A9 III	Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Price	£5,999	£35
Released	2023	2008	↓
Sensor	24.6MP full-frame Exmor RS CMOS (global shutter)	10.1MP CCD
Resolution	25MP	10MP	↓
Video	4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p	VGA 640×480 30fps
Autofocus	AI subject recognition AF, 759-point phase-detect	Contrast-detect AF
Stabilisation	8-stop IBIS	Optical SteadyShot
Burst Rate	120fps blackout-free electronic	2fps (standard)	↓
Battery Life	530 shots (CIPA)	~200 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	703g body only	133g (with battery and card)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots	None — touchscreen only
Screen	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen	3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots
Mount	Sony FE (E-mount)	Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4
Memory Cards	Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II	Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2

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