Is it spring already? Nikon has just assaulted us with no less than nine new Coolpix models, freshening up its consumer offering with a litany of hot new shades, touchscreens and hardware updates.

LITTLE ROCK — Last week, I got a chance to look at a new digital SLR camera made for those who want to jump from point and shoots to serious photography. This week, I tried out a camera that’s a bit ...