Upgrade Guide
Sony Cyber-shot RX10 V→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 RX10 V. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution10MP (down from 20MP — optimised for low light)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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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 RX10 V | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -3.8 | ||
| Street | +1.4 | ||
| Travel | +0.9 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -5.0 | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | -4.7 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | -2.4 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | +0.7 | ||
| Food | -1.9 | ||
| Macro | -1.1 | ||
| Architecture | -2.8 | ||
| Astrophotography | -3.3 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Cyber-shot RX10 V | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £35 | |
| Released | 2026 | 2008 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch stacked Exmor RS CMOS | 10.1MP CCD | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 10MP | ↓ |
| Video | Uncropped 4K/60p, 10-bit, H.265 | VGA 640×480 30fps | |
| Autofocus | AI-driven phase-detect AF with real-time subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | Optical (in-lens), no IBIS | Optical SteadyShot | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps (blackout-free, full AF/AE tracking) | 2fps (standard) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 630 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 1,111g (with battery and card) | 133g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.78x magnification | None — touchscreen only | |
| Screen | Tilting screen | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots | |
| Mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-600mm f/2.4-4.0 lens (25x optical zoom) | Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4 | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
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