Front (8.0)
The front of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P41 features a fixed focal length lens off to the left side of the camera body, with a retractable lens cover. Directly above the lens ring, the user will find the viewfinder window for real image viewing. To the left of the viewfinder and located on the sleek silver lens ring is the two-in-one Self-Timer lamp and AF illuminator. To the right of the viewfinder is the in-camera microphone which is denoted by a sequence of seven dots. Located at the top of the camera body in the center of the front face is the in-camera flash, positioned aptly out of the way, so as not to get covered by bulky hands during shooting. A glossy silver scallop runs vertically along the right side of the front frame enabling the user to cup this feature with a finger of the right hand to steady the camera during shooting. This is a practical design feature that blends into the camera's styling while providing added stability and advanced handling. These design subtitles place the Cyber-shot series above many of its peers and create an effective blend of aesthetic appeal and practical application.

Back (7.5)
On the left side of the DSC-P41's back frame, the user will find the 1.5-inch, 40320 pixel LCD screen. Above the LCD is the somewhat poorly positioned real image viewfinder, situated so that when engaged, the user will have to press his or her face flush to the LCD monitor. To the right of the viewfinder are three LED lights, which run vertically alongside the edge of the finder window. The top lamp signals Self-timer/recording in red, the middle button signals AE/AF lock in green, and the bottom light signals flash charging. To the right of these controls is the Display button, which controls the LCD screen on/off functionality, as well as the amount of information displayed on the LCD screen. The mode switch located to the right of these LED lights allows the user to switch between View/Edit mode, Still Image Shot, and Movie Shot mode. These modes are accessed by sliding the switch horizontally along the top of the camera body. Located in the upper right corner of the back of the DSC-P41 is the Wide Angle/Telephoto zoom control, which doubles in playback as a multi-up controller.

The four-way controller is located to the right of the LCD screen and controls in-menu functions as well as doubling as a secondary control function. The up arrow doubles as the flash control when the menu is off, the down arrow controls the self-timer, the right arrow controls the meter settings, and the left arrow allows the user to check the last image shot and return to normal shooting mode. The centrally located circular button, when pressed, sets the control choices dictated by the four-way controller. Beneath the four-way controller and slightly to the left is the Menu button, and to the lower right is the Image Size/Delete button. At the base of the camera body on the right half of the camera body, the user can access the ports underneath by lifting the cover by the tab located to the left side, and at the base of the camera. Once opened, the user will be able to access the DC in port and the USB port. The user can also find the recessed Reset button, which allows for all controls manipulated by the user to be reset.

Left Side (8.5)
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P41’s left side is free of any features. The profile is a smoothly rounded edge, a design feature on all the cameras within the Cyber-shot P-series.

Right Side (8.0)
The right side of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P41 features the port for the two AA batteries and slot for the 16MB Sony MemoryStick. To access these ports, the user must depress the small button on the port cover and push forward towards the front of the camera body. Once the port is open, the user will find the memory stick port towards the back of the camera, and the battery port located directly in front.

Top (8.0)
On the top of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P41 are two features available for engagement. In the middle of the camera body, off-center to the right, is the brushed silver shutter button. To the left of this is the gray Power button, which when engaged, will light up a green LED light located to the right of it.