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 1s and Canon A480 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus 1s has external dimensions of 116 x 87 x 57 mm (4.57 x 3.43 x 2.24″) and weighs 402 g (0.89 lb / 14.18 oz) (including batteries). Canon A480 has external dimensions of 92 x 62 x 31 mm (3.62 x 2.44 x 1.22″) and weighs 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus 1s and the Canon A480. Canon A480 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 24mm narrower, 25mm shorter and 26mm thinner than Olympus 1s.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus 1s and Canon A480.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon A480 is significantly lighter (262g ) than the Olympus 1s which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Olympus Stylus 1s nor Canon PowerShot A480 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 Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus 1s's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon A480's 2.5" screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Olympus 1s 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 A480 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to 1s.