Model Design / Appearance (7.5)
The Kodak EasyShare LS753 is sleek and smooth, with a bluish silver metallic body and clean lines throughout. The LCD screen fills the back of the camera body, measuring a sizable 1.8 inches. The 2.8x zoom lens is covered by a retractable lens cap when recessed into the camera body. Many of the buttons and other features are neatly lit from beneath with a series of bright LED lights, allowing for easier navigation through the menus or controls on the camera body during low or no light situations. There is a slightly raised ribbed square on the front face of the camera that appears to be wholly decorative and adds appeal to the overall aesthetic.

Size / Portability (7.5)
The Kodak EasyShare LS753 has a long body with a relatively slim profile. This camera could neatly fit into a pocket if the user doesn’t mind that the body is 4.3 inches long; either way, the camera does neatly fit into the palm of the user's hand when not in use. There is a wrist strap eyelet on the right side of the camera, near the shutter release button. The zoom lens retracts into the camera body and the buttons are all nearly flush with the surface of the camera, making accidental engagement during everyday usage nearly impossible. The LS753 measures 4.3 x 1.9 x 1.2 inches and weighs 5.8 ounces without the batteries, making it a practical choice for consumers who value portability.

Handling Ability (7.5)
The camera’s slim design and compact nature make it simple to hold and shoot with one hand, although the sleek body could become problematic if the camera body or the user’s hands became wet. The buttons are all easily within reach, and shooting still images is straightforward. However, like so many digital cameras today, the viewfinder appears to be an afterthought or purely nostalgic inclusion. Although there are no overt grips for the hand, the user will still find the camera easy to hold due to the short height of the frame and its relatively thin design. There is a slightly ribbed section on the back of the camera body on the left side, directly beneath the viewfinder to supply additional grip for the thumb of the left hand. The microphone is placed centrally on the front of the camera body, out of reach of wandering fingertips while shooting movies.

Control Button / Dial Positioning / Size (8.0)
The controls on the Kodak EasyShare LS753 are all fairly easy to discern, with the majority of functions accessible through onscreen LCD menus. The four-way controller is slightly raised from the camera body; however, even though it is fairly easy to use, the small size of the control may confound the less dexterous users. The dial located on the top of the camera, in front of the shutter button, allows the user to scan preset features and is at once rotational to highlight features, and depressible to engage selected features. Many of the controls and buttons are LED-based, allowing the user to quickly discern and execute camera control changes without excess labor.

Menu (7.0)
The menu is accessed via the clearly labeled Menu button to the left of the LCD screen. The menu options differ based on which shooting mode is being used. In the Auto mode, menu options include self-timer, exposure compensation, burst, pictures quality, white balance, ISO speed, color mode, exposure metering, focus zone, long time exposure, image storage, set album, and setup menu. (Don't be fooled by the title of the mode. The Auto mode can essentially function as a manual mode, with control over exposure and shooting settings). In Portrait mode, menu options include self-timer, exposure compensation, burst, picture quality, white balance, color mode, exposure metering, focus zone, image storage, set album, and setup menu. In the close up mode, menu options include self-timer, exposure compensation, burst, picture quality, white balance, ISO speed, color mode, exposure metering, focus zone, long time exposure, image storage, set album, and setup menu. When in the Scene mode, the following menu options are available: self-timer, burst, picture quality, color mode, image storage, set album and setup menu. Within video mode, the menu offers options for self-timer, picture quality, set album, video length, image storage, and setup menu. In the Favorites mode, the following menu options appear: slide show, multi-up, picture info, remove favorites, and setup menu.

Ease of Use (7.5)
The Kodak EasyShare LS753 is fairly easy to use. The full word titles in the menus give the user faster access, and the arrangement of features is logical. The scene settings, however, are tedious to alter, and the four-way controller with the depressible OK button is undersized and occasionally forced me to select options I did not wish to engage. The programmable Auto mode is a nice hybrid feature, and it’s simple to switch between it and other modes.