Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700 is a compact digital camera released by Sony in 2008. It features a 10.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD sensor, a Carl Zeiss 4× optical zoom lens, and a 3.5-inch touchscreen LCD. Nearly two decades after its release, the camera has begun reappearing across resale markets as interest in early CCD compact cameras grows again.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700 Price (2026)

Most working DSC-T700 cameras now sell between $130 and $170, depending on condition. Cameras that include the original battery, charger, and box sometimes exceed $200. Units listed for parts or repair typically sell for $60 to $80.

Only a few years ago the same camera often sold for $30–$40, meaning resale prices have increased several times over in a short period.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700 Specs

Sensor: 10.1 MP Super HAD CCD
Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 4× optical zoom (35–140 mm equivalent)
Display: 3.5-inch touchscreen LCD (921k dots)
Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot
ISO range: 80–3200
Storage: 4 GB internal memory + Memory Stick Duo support
Video: VGA recording

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700 Review

Sony released the DSC-T700 near the high point of the compact digital camera market. The camera paired its CCD sensor with a Zeiss lens offering a 4× optical zoom range, while Optical SteadyShot stabilization helped reduce blur from camera movement.

The model belongs to Sony’s slim Cyber-shot T-series, known for metal bodies and sliding lens covers that move aside when the camera powers on. The brushed aluminum exterior gives the camera a dense, cool feel compared with the lightweight plastic bodies common in many compact cameras of the period.

The 3.5-inch touchscreen LCD was unusually large for a compact camera when the T700 launched. It covers almost the entire rear panel and allows photos to be browsed directly on the device through an album-style interface.

Another unusual feature is the 4 GB of built-in internal memory. At the time most compact cameras relied entirely on remov…