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 Samsung ST700 and Olympus 1s side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Samsung ST700 has external dimensions of 99 x 55 x 20 mm (3.9 x 2.17 x 0.79″) and weighs (including batteries). Olympus 1s has external dimensions of 116 x 87 x 57 mm (4.57 x 3.43 x 2.24″) and weighs 402 g (0.89 lb / 14.18 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Samsung ST700 and the Olympus 1s. Samsung ST700 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 17mm narrower, 32mm shorter and 37mm thinner than Olympus 1s.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Samsung ST700 and Olympus 1s.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Samsung ST700 and Olympus 1s.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Samsung ST700 is 402g lighter than the Olympus 1s but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Samsung ST700 nor Olympus Stylus 1s provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, 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 Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Samsung ST700 and Olympus 1s's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Olympus 1s 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 Samsung ST700 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to 1s.