Articles by Gavin Stoker, Freelance

When not wrestling wild bears or leaping tall buildings in a single bound, Gavin Stoker can be found editing British Photographic Industry News, the UK's longest running and only photo trade title. He has over 25 years of camera testing and reviewing under his belt, as well as writing extensively about numerous other gadgets and gizmos and contributing to titles including NME, Melody Maker, The Rough Guide To Rock, The Radio Times, T3, Computer Active, the RPS Journal, Amateur Photographer, What Digital Camera, Which Digital Camera, Digital Photography Magazine, Digital Photo User and websites too numerous to mention...

Articles by: Gavin Stoker

SeaLife ReefMaster RM-4K waterproof camera on a stony waterside

SeaLife ReefMaster RM-4K review

By Gavin Stoker published 19 June 24

Matchbox-sized means of making a splash, via a tiny camera encased in waterproof plastic housing.

Inasta360 Go 3S and Go 3 side by side on multi-color background

Insta360 GO 3S vs Insta360 GO 3: should you upgrade?

By Gavin Stoker published 13 June 24

With a new iteration announced, which is now the better miniature action camera for ‘GO’ getters?

Swarovski AX Visio 10x32 binoculars on stone

These luxury smart binoculars from Swarovski Optik use AI to identify up to 9,000 birds and other wildlife, and I’m hooked

By Gavin Stoker published 25 May 24

Money no object: You’ll never view wildlife in the same way again after you’ve tried the $4,799 AI-enabled AX Visio 10x32 binoculars.

Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens on a concrete surface

Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR review: your one travel lens

By Gavin Stoker published 1 May 24

Does Nikon’s compact all-purpose superzoom lens for its full-frame mirrorless Z-mount cameras possess the requisite X factor?

Canon EOS R1: everything we know so far

By Mark Wilson last updated 28 November 23

Updated The rumored Canon EOS R1 could introduce tech that we haven't seen in a mirrorless camera before.

Sony ZV-1 II camera on a marble table angle front

Sony ZV-1 II review – wider vlogging appeal

By Gavin Stoker published 29 May 23

Three years on from Sony’s original ZV-1 vlogging camera, do the under-the-bonnet tweaks in this pricier second iteration enable it to decisively outpace its predecessor?

Sony ZV-1 vs Sony ZV-1 II vlogging cameras side by side

Sony ZV-1 vs Sony ZV-1 II: which is best for you?

By Gavin Stoker published 23 May 23

The three-year-old Sony ZV-1 and 'best compact vlogging camera' you can buy gets an upgrade in the ZV-1 II. Which one is best for you?

Nikon Z8 side by side with Canon EOS R5 and Sony A7R V

Nikon Z8 vs Canon EOS R5 vs Sony A7R V

By Gavin Stoker published 10 May 23

We invite three leading manufacturers to duke it out to establish which is the best full frame mirrorless camera available

DJI Mavic 3 Pro vs Mavic 3 vs Mavic 3 Classic drones side by side press material

DJI Mavic 3 vs DJI Mavic 3 Pro vs DJI Mavic 3 Classic

By Gavin Stoker published 2 May 23

We invite three successive iterations of DJI’s ever-popular Mavic 3 drone to tough it out, to see which one comes out on top

Nikon Coolpix L820 review

By Gavin Stoker published 5 August 13

Nikon fields a mini DSLR-styled bridge camera with impressive 30x optical range, AA batteries and a large LCD.

Sony HX300 review

By Gavin Stoker published 20 February 13

Can Sony's Godzilla-like HX300, with its large body and 50x optical zoom, tower over its rivals for handling, performance and picture quality?

Nikon Coolpix L810 review

By Gavin Stoker published 23 July 12

For the price of a pocket camera, does Nikon's DSLR-styled alternative successfully blend a broad focal range with ease of use?

Sony HX20V review

By Gavin Stoker published 12 June 12

Looking for a solid 20x travel zoom camera with all the toys, including manual modes and GPS? Sony's HX20V may be the one.

Sony HX200V review

By Gavin Stoker published 9 May 12

Sony's latest combatant in the superzoom war is this chunky, mini DSLR-styled model with a 30x zoom.

Canon IXUS 500 HS review

By Gavin Stoker published 10 April 12

With 10.1MP, 12x zoom and Digic 5 processor in a tiny body, is this Canon IXUS camera a triumph of form and function?

Panasonic Lumix FT4 review

By Gavin Stoker published 15 March 12

Want to take action shots on the slopes, beach and underwater? Enter Panasonic's rugged FT4, with lockable seals to withstand life.

Olympus SP-620UZ review

By Gavin Stoker published 29 February 12

10 years of 'SP' series ultra zoom cameras from Olympus culminate in the 16 megapixel SP-620UZ. Was it worth the wait?

Fuji X-S1 review

By Gavin Stoker published 13 February 12

Possibly the most 'professional' bridge camera released to date suggests that Fuji understands the joy of X.

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX9V review

By Gavin Stoker published 25 January 12

Looking for one compact 'travel zoom' camera that does it all? Then the chunky 16MP Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX9V, at 34mm 'thick', is one to add to your checklist.

Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium review

By Gavin Stoker published 7 January 12

Our hopes for the 10.1MP, 3.8x optical zoom Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium are as high as the premium compact camera's price tag.

What is a bridge camera?

By Gavin Stoker published 6 January 12

Buying Guide A stalwart of the digital photography industry, the bridge camera forms a bridge between a compact point-and-shoot camera and a DSLR. But which are the best?