Nikon has released the new, compact CoolPix P90, a 12.1-megapixel digital camera with a 24x optical zoom and new 3-inch vari-angle LCD monitor.

The P90 boasts a 24x optical wide-angle zoom Nikkor ED glass lens, with a range from its widest angle at 26mm to telephoto at 624mm. The P90's high-resolution LCD can tilt as much as 90 degrees upward or 45 degrees downward.

The P90 also gives users control over their images with Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual Exposure modes in a DSLR-style dial. The camera allows continuous shooting at up to 15 frames per second, with high-speed capability of up to 45 frames, high ISO at 6400 and optical vibration reduction image stabilization.

Other technologies include Best Shot Selector, a Smart Portrait System and Enhanced Face-Priority autofocus. The P90 retails for $399.