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-830 iHS and Canon G9 X side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus TG-830 iHS has external dimensions of 109 x 67 x 28 mm (4.29 x 2.64 x 1.1″) and weighs 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz) (including batteries). Canon G9 X has external dimensions of 98 x 58 x 31 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 1.21″) and weighs 209 g (0.46 lb / 7.37 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and the Canon G9 X. Canon G9 X is 11mm narrower and 9mm shorter than Olympus TG-830 iHS but it is also 3mm thicker.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Canon G9 X.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus TG-830 iHS and Canon G9 X.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon G9 X is 5g lighter than the Olympus TG-830 iHS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TG-830 iHS, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the G9 X.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-830 iHS and Canon G9 X's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.