The website also has a database with information about individual digital cameras, lenses, printers and imaging applications.

[10][11] The content and scope of the reviews have changed over time, but the basic formula (extensive descriptions of controls and menus, consistent, repeatable studio tests, side-by-side pixel-level comparisons) has remained unchanged since the earliest days.

In 2004, a shorter "concise" review format was introduced for compact cameras,[12] and group tests were added in 2008.

[4] In 2010, an interactive comparison widget was introduced that allowed visitors to compare studio results from any camera in the site's database.

[18][19][20] DPReview has discussion forums[10] and also commenting[4] (on some, but not all content types), user-created articles and product reviews, photographic challenges and free personal galleries.

[4] In 2012, DPReview added a Link Directory that allows registered users to view and subscribe to RSS and Twitter updates from external resources without leaving the site.

[8] On June 20, 2023, Gear Patrol announced that the site, which finally didn't shut down, will continue to operate under its new ownership.