Upgrade Guide
Sony Cyber-shot HX90V→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 HX90V. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution10MP (down from 18MP — optimised for low light)
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
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 HX90V | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.1 | ||
| Street | -0.5 | ||
| Travel | -0.6 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.9 | ||
| Documentary | -0.6 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | -1.3 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | +0.3 | ||
| Food | -0.9 | ||
| Macro | -0.7 | ||
| Architecture | -1.8 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.4 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Cyber-shot HX90V | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £178 used | £28 used | |
| Released | 2015 | 2008 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 18.2MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | 10.1MP CCD | |
| Resolution | 18MP | 10MP | ↓ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 (XAVC S) | VGA 640×480 30fps | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Contrast-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS | Optical SteadyShot | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps (up to 10 frames) | 2fps (standard) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~390 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 245g (with battery and card) | 133g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Pop-up 0.2" OLED EVF, 638k dots | None — touchscreen only | |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD, 922k dots, tilts 180° up | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots | |
| Mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-720mm f/3.5-6.4 (30x) | Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4 | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD / Memory Stick slot | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
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