On the entry-level side of the equation are two AA-battery-powered L-series Coolpix models: a sub-$300 megazoom camera and a sub-$150 point-and-shoot.

The 14-megapixel Coolpix L120 sports a 21X-optical-zoom lens (25mm to 525mm), dual optical/digital image stabilization, 720p video capture at 30 fps, and a 3-inch LCD monitor.

It runs on four AA batteries, and it will be available in black, bronze, and red for $280 in February.

Finally, the 14-megapixel Coolpix L24 runs on a pair of AA batteries and offers a 3.6X optical zoom (37mm to 134mm), a 3-inch LCD screen, digital image stabilization, and a 1.2-inch-deep body.