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-610 and Sony HX80 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus TG-610 has external dimensions of 96 x 65 x 26 mm (3.78 x 2.56 x 1.02″) and weighs 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 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 TG-610 and the Sony HX80. Olympus TG-610 is 6mm narrower and 10mm thinner than Sony HX80 but it is also 7mm taller.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus TG-610 and Sony HX80.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus TG-610 is significantly lighter (55g ) than the Sony HX80 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TG-610, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the HX80.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-610 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 TG-610 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to HX80.