Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Olympus TG-860 and Sony TX30 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus TG-860 has external dimensions of 110 x 64 x 28 mm (5.12 x 2.52 x 1.1″) and weighs 224 g (0.49 lb / 7.90 oz) (including batteries). Sony TX30 has external dimensions of and weighs 141 g (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus TG-860 and the Sony TX30. Sony TX30 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 14mm narrower, 5mm shorter and 13mm thinner than Olympus TG-860.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus TG-860 and Sony TX30.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus TG-860 and Sony TX30.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony TX30 is significantly lighter (83g ) than the Olympus TG-860 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
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LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony TX30's 3.30" LCD screen is slightly larger than Olympus TG-860's 3 screen.
On the other hand, Olympus TG-860 LCD screen has a
Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Sony TX30 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to TG-860.