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 Sony HX7V and Olympus XZ-10 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony HX7V has external dimensions of 102 x 58 x 29 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.14″) and weighs 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz) (including batteries). Olympus XZ-10 has external dimensions of 102 x 61 x 34 mm (4.03 x 2.41 x 1.35″) and weighs 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony HX7V and the Olympus XZ-10. Sony HX7V has the same height with Olympus XZ-10. On the other hand, with a width of 58mm, it is 3 narrower and also with a thickness of 29mm, it is 5mm thinner than Olympus XZ-10.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony HX7V and Olympus XZ-10.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony HX7V and Olympus XZ-10.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony HX7V is 13g lighter than the Olympus XZ-10 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V nor Olympus Stylus XZ-10 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
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony HX7V and Olympus XZ-10'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.