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 N and Olympus TG-4 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon N has external dimensions of 79 x 60 x 29 mm (3.11 x 2.36 x 1.14″) and weighs 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz) (including batteries). Olympus TG-4 has external dimensions of 112 x 66 x 31 mm (4.41 x 2.6 x 1.22″) and weighs 247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon N and the Olympus TG-4. Canon N is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 33mm narrower, 6mm shorter and 2mm thinner than Olympus TG-4.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon N and Olympus TG-4.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon N and Olympus TG-4.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon N is significantly lighter (52g ) than the Olympus TG-4 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TG-4, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the N.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-4's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon N's 2.8" screen.
On the other hand, Canon N 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, Olympus TG-4 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to N.