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 SD940 IS and Olympus TG-860 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon SD940 IS has external dimensions of 89 x 55 x 20 mm (3.5 x 2.17 x 0.79″) and weighs 120 g (0.26 lb / 4.23 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 SD940 IS and the Olympus TG-860. Canon SD940 IS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 21mm narrower, 9mm shorter and 8mm thinner than Olympus TG-860.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon SD940 IS 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 SD940 IS is significantly lighter (104g ) 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 SD940 IS.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-860's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon SD940 IS'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 SD940 IS has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to TG-860.