Build quality is good, although because of its low weight the camera does feel deceptively delicate. The case appears to be ABS plastic, but its shape gives it an inherent strength. Our review model had already been used by another journalist who had clearly not treated it kindly, leaving several scratches on the case, but despite this rough treatment it still functioned perfectly well. Fortunately the large 2in flip-and-twist LCD monitor can be fully rotated and folded back against the camera body when not in use, protecting the surface of the screen.