It's so they are more durable and Kids can grip the larger handles better. Try letting a kid hold a regular digital camera all you can think is "please don't drop it."
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I don't understand why they make these things so huge. Kids have small hands, and can barely hold onto some of these things.
It's so they are more durable and Kids can grip the larger handles better. Try letting a kid hold a regular digital camera all you can think is "please don't drop it."