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 Sony S930 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony S930 has external dimensions of 90 x 61 x 26 mm (3.54 x 2.4 x 1.02″) and weighs 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 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 Sony S930 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. Sony S930 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 23mm narrower, 4mm shorter and 22mm thinner than Olympus XZ-2 iHS.
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Comparison image of Sony S930 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony S930 is significantly lighter (179g ) than the Olympus XZ-2 iHS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 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
Olympus XZ-2 iHS's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sony S930's 2.4" screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Olympus XZ-2 iHS LCD screen also 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, Sony S930 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to XZ-2 iHS.