Find advice on any digital camera in our resource center. When we talk about the ergonomics of a camera, we're referring to a camera's size, weight, design, and how it generally feels in your hand. A digital camera can have the best picture quality in the world, but if it isn't a pleasure to hold and use, you'll never take any shots with it.
Most digital cameras are small enough to fit in a purse, and many can fit in a pocket.
None of them are so light that you'll forget you're carrying one, but only a few are so heavy as to cause muscle strain. Generally, there are trade-offs between size and weight. Smaller cameras usually need to sacrifice features in order to maintain their form factor. Look and feel Digital cameras come in many shapes and sizes. Some look like clunky old traditional film models, and others are sleek and futuristic.