An electronic apparatus reduced in a space surrounding a battery chamber and capable of stably supplying electric power. The electronic apparatus is provided with a battery chamber into and from which a battery for supplying electric power is inserted and removed. The battery chamber is defined by an exterior cover forming part of the appearance of the electronic apparatus, and the exterior cover is provided with a battery holding member that defines, when the battery is inserted into the battery chamber, a position of the battery in a direction of insertion thereof. A battery contact member is brought into contact with a terminal provided on the battery to thereby supply electric power from the battery to the electronic apparatus.