Upgrade Guide
Sony SLT-A65→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 SLT-A65. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution10MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
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 | SLT-A65 | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -3.1 | ||
| Street | +0.4 | ||
| Travel | +0.7 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -3.1 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Documentary | -1.7 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | -2.4 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | +0.7 | ||
| Food | -2.3 | ||
| Macro | -1.5 | ||
| Architecture | -3.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | -2.9 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | SLT-A65 | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | — | £28 used | |
| Released | 2011 | 2008 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C CMOS | 10.1MP CCD | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 10MP | ↓ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | VGA 640×480 30fps | |
| Autofocus | 15-point phase-detect AF (3 cross-type) via the translucent mirror, full-time in live view and video | Contrast-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | In-body stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps (8fps with continuous AF) | 2fps (standard) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~510 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 622g (with battery) | 133g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 0.5", 100% coverage, 1.09x | None — touchscreen only | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilt-swivel LCD, 921k dots | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots | |
| Mount | Minolta/Sony A | Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4 | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
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