It runs on two regular "AA" batteries. According to the instructions, which were printed in January 1987, it has an "active infared autofocus system." Like the manuals of many cameras which require battery power, the booklet warns against using Ni-Cd (Nickel Cadmium) batteries.

As its name suggests, it is relatively small, but it is not uncommon to find smaller 35mm, digital, and 110 cameras - usually with fewer features. It is somewhat similar to the Pentax PC35AF, a somewhat more sophisticated model.