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 8000 and Canon SX40 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus 8000 has external dimensions of 95 x 62 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.44 x 0.87″) and weighs 182 g (0.40 lb / 6.42 oz) (including batteries). Canon SX40 HS has external dimensions of 123 x 92 x 108 mm (4.84 x 3.62 x 4.25″) and weighs 600 g (1.32 lb / 21.16 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus 8000 and the Canon SX40 HS. Olympus 8000 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 28mm narrower, 30mm shorter and 86mm thinner than Canon SX40 HS.
Comparison image of the Olympus 8000 and the Canon SX40 HS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus 8000 and Canon SX40 HS.
Comparison image of the Olympus 8000 and the Canon SX40 HS Size and Weight - Back View
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus 8000 is significantly lighter (418g ) than the Canon SX40 HS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the 8000 has a big advantage over the SX40 HS which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus 8000 and Canon SX40 HS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 2.70 inches.
On the other hand, Canon SX40 HS 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. Olympus 8000's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to SX40 HS.
