Upgrade Guide

Sony A9→Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700

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

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Sony

£1999

2017

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Sony

Cyber-shot DSC-T700

£35 (-£1,964)

2008

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

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Full spec comparison

Spec	A9	Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Price	£1,999	£35
Released	2017	2008	↓
Sensor	24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS	10.1MP CCD
Resolution	24MP	10MP	↓
Video	4K/30p, 1080p/120p	VGA 640×480 30fps
Autofocus	693 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body tracking	Contrast-detect AF
Stabilisation	IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5 stops	Optical SteadyShot
Burst Rate	20fps (blackout-free, silent electronic shutter with full AF/AE)	2fps (standard)	↓
Battery Life	~650 shots (CIPA)	~200 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	673g (with battery and card)	133g (with battery and card)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	EVF, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification, 60fps refresh (blackout-free)	None — touchscreen only
Screen	3.0" tilting 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 SD UHS-II slots	Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2

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