Features and design:
Don’t feel
embarrassed about mistaking this camera for a DSLR. With the WB2200F’s Dual
Grip system, it mimics those of high-end DSLRs used by pros (think Nikon
D4S, D3X, and Canon EOS-1D X). Those DSLRs, however, are priced well over
$6K just for the body, and perform far better, since the WB2200F has the
heart and brain of a point-and-shoot. This intentional DSLR-like two-grip
design gives you a second set of controls when you turn the camera from
landscape to portrait position; it’s also especially handy for keeping the
camera stable in your hands when you’re zooming out to full telephoto
compared to the 300 shots of the Nikon P600.
The WB2200F measures 4.7 x 4.8 x 4.1 inches in the off-position and weighs
26 ounces with the battery; depth extends to around 7 inches at full
telephoto. Due to the Dual Grip, it’s much taller than most
consumer-oriented cameras, so it’s really, really big. We found the
textured-surface grips to be very comfortable, but always do your own
hands-on test. On the front is the 60x optical zoom (20-1,200mm, 35mm
equivalent) with maximum apertures of f/2.8-5.9, which is slightly wider
than the f/3.3-6.5 aperture range of the P600’s 60x lens (24-1,440mm).
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