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 Sony TX200V 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). Sony TX200V has external dimensions of 96 x 58 x 16 mm (3.78 x 2.28 x 0.63″) and weighs 129 g (0.28 lb / 4.55 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus TG-870 and the Sony TX200V. Sony TX200V is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 17mm narrower, 6mm shorter and 12mm thinner than Olympus TG-870.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus TG-870 and Sony TX200V.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus TG-870 and Sony TX200V.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony TX200V is significantly lighter (92g ) than the Olympus TG-870 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
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LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony TX200V's 3.30" LCD screen is slightly larger than Olympus TG-870's 3 screen.
On the other hand, Olympus TG-870 LCD screen 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, Sony TX200V has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to TG-870.