Best cameras for portraits & weddings
Full-frame look and eye-detect autofocus. These are the cameras that meet the most of what portraits & weddings needs, by the maker's spec sheet: every pick shows the specs that earned it a place. No paid placement. Prices are today's cheapest at the stores we track in Australia, new or used. Want a budget or a size? Try the camera finder.
Top picks
Nikon
Z5IIC
Full frame · 24.5 MP · 2026
- IBIS
- 4K 60p
New from A$2,039.15at 7 stores- ✓ Full frame or larger
- ✓ Eye/face detection
- ✓ 24 MP or more
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
Canon
EOS R8 Mark II
Full frame · 24.2 MP · 2026
- IBIS
- 4K 60p
New from A$2,149.65at 7 stores- ✓ Full frame or larger
- ✓ Eye/face detection
- ✓ 24 MP or more
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
Leica
SL3-P
Full frame · 44.9 MP · 2026
- IBIS
- 8K video
New from A$10,500at 3 storesLaunch RRP A$10,500- ✓ Full frame or larger
- ✓ Eye/face detection
- ✓ 24 MP or more
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
Canon
EOS R6 V
Full frame · 32.5 MP · 2026
- IBIS
- 7K video
New from A$3,338.85at 4 stores- ✓ Full frame or larger
- ✓ Eye/face detection
- ✓ 24 MP or more
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
Sony
α7R VI
Full frame · 66.8 MP · 2026
- IBIS
- 8K video
New from A$6,688Used from A$6,999.95at 6 stores- ✓ Full frame or larger
- ✓ Eye/face detection
- ✓ 24 MP or more
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
Sony
α7 V
Full frame · 33 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 4K 120p
New from A$3,929.63Used from A$4,399.95at 6 stores- ✓ Full frame or larger
- ✓ Eye/face detection
- ✓ 24 MP or more
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
Canon
EOS R6 Mark III
Full frame · 32.5 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 7K video
New from A$3,381at 4 stores- ✓ Full frame or larger
- ✓ Eye/face detection
- ✓ 24 MP or more
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
Hasselblad
X2D II 100C
Medium format · 100 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 3 fps
New from A$12,229at 3 stores- ✓ Full frame or larger
- ✓ Eye/face detection
- ✓ 24 MP or more
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
Panasonic
Lumix S1 II
Full frame · 24.1 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 6K video
New from A$3,999.20at 4 stores- ✓ Full frame or larger
- ✓ Eye/face detection
- ✓ 24 MP or more
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
Panasonic
Lumix S1IIE
Full frame · 24.2 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 6K video
New from A$2,974at 5 stores- ✓ Full frame or larger
- ✓ Eye/face detection
- ✓ 24 MP or more
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
Nikon
Z5II
Full frame · 24.5 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 4K 60p
New from A$2,251.65at 7 stores- ✓ Full frame or larger
- ✓ Eye/face detection
- ✓ 24 MP or more
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
Panasonic
Lumix S1R II
Full frame · 44.3 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 8K video
New from A$4,572Used from A$3,858.70at 4 stores- ✓ Full frame or larger
- ✓ Eye/face detection
- ✓ 24 MP or more
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
Smaller and lighter
Under 650 g, for when the camera has to come along every day.
Panasonic
Lumix S9
Full frame · 24.2 MP · 2024
- IBIS
- 6K video
New from A$1,857Used from A$1,299at 7 stores- ✓ Full frame or larger
- ✓ Eye/face detection
- ✓ 24 MP or more
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
Sony
α7C II
Full frame · 33 MP · 2023
- IBIS
- 4K 60p
New from A$2,985Used from A$2,999.95at 5 stores- ✓ Full frame or larger
- ✓ Eye/face detection
- ✓ 24 MP or more
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
Sony
α7CR
Full frame · 61 MP · 2023
- IBIS
- 4K 60p
New from A$3,999.95Used from A$3,250at 4 stores- ✓ Full frame or larger
- ✓ Eye/face detection
- ✓ 24 MP or more
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
Sony
α7 III
Full frame · 24.2 MP · 2018
- IBIS
- 4K 30p
Used from A$1,199at 3 stores- ✓ Full frame or larger
- ✓ Eye/face detection
- ✓ 24 MP or more
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
Sigma
BF
Full frame · 24.6 MP · 2025
- 6K video
- Weather sealed
New from A$2,999Used from A$2,699.10at 6 stores- ✓ Full frame or larger
- ✓ Eye/face detection
- ✓ 24 MP or more
Sony
ZV-E1
Full frame · 12.1 MP · 2023
- IBIS
- 4K 120p
New from A$2,654.96at 2 stores- ✓ Full frame or larger
- ✓ Eye/face detection
- ✓ In-body stabilisation