Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, We are going to illustrate Olympus SZ-30MR and Canon ELPH 310 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus SZ-30MR has external dimensions of 106 x 69 x 40 mm (4.17 x 2.72 x 1.57″) and weighs 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz) (including batteries). Canon ELPH 310 HS has external dimensions of 96 x 57 x 22 mm (3.78 x 2.24 x 0.87″) and weighs 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Olympus SZ-30MR and Canon ELPH 310 HS. Canon ELPH 310 HS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 10mm narrower, 12mm shorter and 18mm thinner than Olympus SZ-30MR.
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Comparison image of Olympus SZ-30MR and Canon ELPH 310 HS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus SZ-30MR and Canon ELPH 310 HS.
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Top View Comparison image of Olympus SZ-30MR and Canon ELPH 310 HS Size
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon ELPH 310 HS is significantly lighter (86g ) than the Olympus SZ-30MR which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither Olympus SZ-30MR nor Canon ELPH 310 HS (IXUS 230 HS) provides any type of weather sealing in their body, 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 SZ-30MR and Canon ELPH 310 HS's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.