Upgrade Guide
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700→Sony A9 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Cyber-shot DSC-T700. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the A9 II
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Resolution24MP vs 10MP (+14MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate20fps (blackout-free with full AF/AE) vs 2fps (standard)
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Battery life~500 shots (CIPA) vs ~200 shots (CIPA)
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Generation11 years newer (2019 vs 2008)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 | A9 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 | A9 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £35 | £3,299 | |
| Released | 2008 | 2019 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 10.1MP CCD | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS | |
| Resolution | 10MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | VGA 640×480 30fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | 693 phase-detect + 425 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body tracking | |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 2fps (standard) | 20fps (blackout-free with full AF/AE) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~500 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 133g (with battery and card) | 678g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None — touchscreen only | EVF, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4 | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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