Upgrade Guide
Sony FX3→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 FX3. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (10MP)
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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 | FX3 | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -3.0 | ||
| Street | +1.8 | ||
| Travel | +0.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -4.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | -5.4 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | -2.3 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | -0.6 | ||
| Food | -3.5 | ||
| Macro | -3.0 | ||
| Architecture | -3.2 | ||
| Astrophotography | -5.2 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | FX3 | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,999 | £28 used | |
| Released | 2021 | 2008 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III) | 10.1MP CCD | |
| Resolution | 12MP | 10MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p 10-bit, 12-bit RAW output, S-Log3, S-Cinetone | VGA 640×480 30fps | |
| Autofocus | Real-time tracking with subject recognition (human, animal) | Contrast-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops | Optical SteadyShot | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic | 2fps (standard) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~640 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 715g (body only) | 133g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | None — monitor/external EVF use only | None — touchscreen only | |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots | |
| Mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) | Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4 | |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
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