Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, We are going to illustrate Samsung Galaxy Camera and Olympus XZ-2 iHS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Samsung Galaxy Camera has external dimensions of 129 x 71 x 19 mm (5.08 x 2.8 x 0.75″) and weighs 300 g (0.66 lb / 10.58 oz) (including batteries). Olympus XZ-2 iHS has external dimensions of 113 x 65 x 48 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 1.89″) and weighs 346 g (0.76 lb / 12.20 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Samsung Galaxy Camera and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. Olympus XZ-2 iHS is 16mm narrower and 6mm shorter than Samsung Galaxy Camera but it is also 29mm thicker.
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Comparison image of Samsung Galaxy Camera and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Samsung Galaxy Camera and Olympus XZ-2 iHS.
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Top View Comparison image of Samsung Galaxy Camera and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Size
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Samsung Galaxy Camera is 46g lighter than the Olympus XZ-2 iHS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither Samsung Galaxy Camera (Wi-Fi) nor Olympus XZ-2 iHS provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Samsung Galaxy Camera's 4.8" LCD screen is slightly larger than Olympus XZ-2 iHS's 3" screen.
On the other hand, Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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, Samsung Galaxy Camera has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to XZ-2 iHS.