Upgrade Guide
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700→Sony FX3
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 FX3
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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 rate10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic vs 2fps (standard)
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Battery life~640 shots (CIPA) vs ~200 shots (CIPA)
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Generation13 years newer (2021 vs 2008)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (12MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 | FX3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | ||
| Travel | -2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Low Light | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Wedding | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 | FX3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £35 | £3,799 | |
| Released | 2008 | 2021 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 10.1MP CCD | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III) | |
| Resolution | 10MP | 12MP | ↑ |
| Video | VGA 640×480 30fps | 4K/120p, 4K/60p 10-bit, 12-bit RAW output, S-Log3, S-Cinetone | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Real-time tracking with subject recognition (human, animal) | |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 2fps (standard) | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~640 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 133g (with battery and card) | 715g body only (with XLR handle) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None — touchscreen only | None — monitor/external EVF use only | |
| Screen | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | |
| Mount | Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4 | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
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