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 W230 and Olympus 9000 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony W230 has external dimensions of 95 x 57 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.87″) and weighs 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz) (including batteries). Olympus 9000 has external dimensions of 96 x 60 x 31 mm (3.78 x 2.36 x 1.22″) and weighs 225 g (0.50 lb / 7.94 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony W230 and the Olympus 9000. Sony W230 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 1mm narrower, 3mm shorter and 9mm thinner than Olympus 9000.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony W230 and Olympus 9000.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony W230 is significantly lighter (69g ) than the Olympus 9000 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 nor Olympus Stylus 9000 (mju 9000) 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 W230's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Olympus 9000's 2.7" screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.