In addition to the new Nikon 1 J2, the AA-battery powered Nikon L610 point and shoot camera also dropped today.

Highlights of the Nikon COOLPIX L610:

• 16-megapixel backside illuminated CMOS sensor
• 14x optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens (25-350mm equivalent) with VR image stabilization
• Easy Auto Mode selects from six Scene Modes to fit even the most challenging scenes
• Full HD (1080p) video recording with stereo sound
• Powered by AA-batteries for convenience
• Available in Black, Red and Silver
• Available in September 2012 with a suggested retail price (SRP) of $249.95.