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 Canon ELPH 300 HS and Olympus TG-860 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon ELPH 300 HS has external dimensions of 92 x 56 x 20 mm (3.62 x 2.2 x 0.79″) and weighs 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz) (including batteries). 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).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon ELPH 300 HS and the Olympus TG-860. Canon ELPH 300 HS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 18mm narrower, 8mm shorter and 8mm thinner than Olympus TG-860.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Olympus TG-860.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon ELPH 300 HS and Olympus TG-860.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon ELPH 300 HS is significantly lighter (83g ) than the Olympus TG-860 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TG-860, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the ELPH 300 HS.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-860's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon ELPH 300 HS's 2.7" screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Olympus TG-860 LCD screen also 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, Canon ELPH 300 HS has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to TG-860.