Upgrade Guide
Sony Cyber-shot HX50V→Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The Cyber-shot DSC-T700 offers little measurable spec improvement over the Cyber-shot HX50V. Spend the money on glass instead.
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Resolution10MP (down from 20MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Cyber-shot HX50V | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.0 | ||
| Street | +0.1 | ||
| Travel | -0.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.0 | ||
| Documentary | -0.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | -1.2 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | +0.5 | ||
| Food | -0.1 | ||
| Macro | -0.3 | ||
| Architecture | -1.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.1 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Cyber-shot HX50V | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | — | £28 used | |
| Released | 2013 | 2008 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.4MP 1/2.3-inch Exmor R BSI CMOS | 10.1MP CCD | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 10MP | ↓ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | VGA 640×480 30fps | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 9-point multi AF, face and tracking focus | Contrast-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens) | Optical SteadyShot | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 2fps (standard) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 272g (with battery) | 133g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None (rear screen only; optional EVF on the shoe) | None — touchscreen only | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots | |
| Mount | Fixed 30x Zeiss 24-720mm equivalent f/3.5-6.3 | Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4 | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
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