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-870 and Canon SD970 IS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus TG-870 has external dimensions of 113 x 64 x 28 mm (4.45 x 2.52 x 1.1″) and weighs 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz) (including batteries). Canon SD970 IS has external dimensions of 96 x 57 x 26 mm (3.78 x 2.24 x 1.02″) and weighs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus TG-870 and the Canon SD970 IS. Canon SD970 IS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 17mm narrower, 7mm shorter and 2mm thinner than Olympus TG-870.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon SD970 IS is significantly lighter (61g ) than the Olympus TG-870 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TG-870, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the SD970 IS.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-870 and Canon SD970 IS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Olympus TG-870 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Canon SD970 IS has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to TG-870.