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-2 and Sony HX80 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus SH-2 has external dimensions of 109 x 63 x 42 mm (4.29 x 2.48 x 1.65″) and weighs 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz) (including batteries). Sony HX80 has external dimensions of 102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42″) and weighs 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus SH-2 and the Sony HX80. Sony HX80 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 7mm narrower, 5mm shorter and 6mm thinner than Olympus SH-2.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus SH-2 and Sony HX80.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus SH-2 and Sony HX80.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony HX80 is 26g lighter than the Olympus SH-2 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Olympus Stylus SH-2 nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 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-2 and Sony HX80's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Sony HX80 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Olympus SH-2 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to HX80.