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 Sony W800 and Olympus TG-830 iHS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony W800 has external dimensions of 97 x 55 x 21 mm (1.97 x 0.87 x 2.13″) and weighs 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz) (including batteries). Olympus TG-830 iHS has external dimensions of 109 x 67 x 28 mm (4.29 x 2.64 x 1.1″) and weighs 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony W800 and the Olympus TG-830 iHS. Sony W800 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 12mm narrower, 12mm shorter and 7mm thinner than Olympus TG-830 iHS.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony W800 and Olympus TG-830 iHS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony W800 and Olympus TG-830 iHS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony W800 is significantly lighter (89g ) than the Olympus TG-830 iHS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TG-830 iHS, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the W800.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-830 iHS's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sony W800's 2.7" screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.