There is provided an imaging apparatus including an apparatus body provided with an imaging lens on one end, a cap body capable of moving between an open position and a closed position with respect to the apparatus body, the cap body being provided with a display, and a support mechanism that movably supports the cap body with respect to the apparatus body. The imaging lens is closed while the cap body is positioned in the closed position, and the imaging lens is opened while the cap body is positioned in the open position.