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 Olympus SH-50 and Nikon S9300 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus SH-50 has external dimensions of 112 x 63 x 42 mm (4.41 x 2.48 x 1.65″) and weighs 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz) (including batteries). Nikon S9300 has external dimensions of 109 x 62 x 31 mm (4.29 x 2.44 x 1.22″) and weighs 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus SH-50 and the Nikon S9300. Nikon S9300 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 3mm narrower, 1mm shorter and 11mm thinner than Olympus SH-50.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus SH-50 and Nikon S9300.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus SH-50 and Nikon S9300.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon S9300 is significantly lighter (54g ) than the Olympus SH-50 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Olympus SH-50 nor Nikon Coolpix S9300 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus SH-50 and Nikon S9300's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.