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 SX30 IS and Olympus TG-1 iHS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon SX30 IS has external dimensions of 123 x 92 x 108 mm (4.84 x 3.62 x 4.25″) and weighs 601 g (1.32 lb / 21.20 oz) (including batteries). Olympus TG-1 iHS has external dimensions of 112 x 67 x 30 mm (4.41 x 2.64 x 1.18″) and weighs 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon SX30 IS and the Olympus TG-1 iHS. Olympus TG-1 iHS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 11mm narrower, 25mm shorter and 78mm thinner than Canon SX30 IS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus TG-1 iHS is significantly lighter (371g ) than the Canon SX30 IS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TG-1 iHS, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the SX30 IS.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-1 iHS's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon SX30 IS's 2.7" screen.
On the other hand, Canon SX30 IS sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. On the other hand, Olympus TG-1 iHS has a fixed type screen which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to SX30 IS.