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 TG-870 and Canon A1300 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus TG-870 has external dimensions of 113 x 64 x 28 mm (4.45 x 2.52 x 1.1″) and weighs 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz) (including batteries). Canon A1300 has external dimensions of 95 x 62 x 30 mm (3.74 x 2.44 x 1.18″) and weighs 174 g (0.38 lb / 6.14 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus TG-870 and the Canon A1300. Canon A1300 is 18mm narrower and 2mm shorter than Olympus TG-870 but it is also 2mm thicker.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus TG-870 and Canon A1300.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus TG-870 and Canon A1300.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon A1300 is significantly lighter (47g ) than the Olympus TG-870 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TG-870, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the A1300.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-870's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon A1300's 2.7" screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Olympus TG-870 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 A1300 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to TG-870.