Upgrade Guide
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700→Sony A5100
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The A5100 improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Cyber-shot DSC-T700 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the A5100
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Resolution24MP vs 10MP (+14MP)
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Burst rate6fps vs 2fps (standard)
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Battery life~400 shots (CIPA) vs ~200 shots (CIPA)
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Generation6 years newer (2014 vs 2008)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 | A5100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual | +2.0 | ||
| Travel | +2.5 | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 | A5100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £35 | £200 | |
| Released | 2008 | 2014 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 10.1MP CCD | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS | |
| Resolution | 10MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | VGA 640×480 30fps | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection | |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot | None | |
| Burst Rate | 2fps (standard) | 6fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 133g (with battery and card) | 224g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | None — touchscreen only | None | |
| Screen | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots | |
| Mount | Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4 | Sony E-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
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