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 W530 and Olympus TG-860 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony W530 has external dimensions of 93 x 53 x 19 mm (3.66 x 2.09 x 0.75″) and weighs 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz) (including batteries). Olympus TG-860 has external dimensions of 110 x 64 x 28 mm (5.12 x 2.52 x 1.1″) and weighs 224 g (0.49 lb / 7.90 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sony W530 and Olympus TG-860. Sony W530 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 17mm narrower, 11mm shorter and 9mm thinner than Olympus TG-860.
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Comparison image of Sony W530 and Olympus TG-860 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of Sony W530 and Olympus TG-860.
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Comparison image of Sony W530 and Olympus TG-860 Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony W530 and Olympus TG-860.
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Top View Comparison image of Sony W530 and Olympus TG-860 Size
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony W530 is significantly lighter (111g ) than the Olympus TG-860 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
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LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-860's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sony W530's 2.7" screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Olympus TG-860 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 W530 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to TG-860.