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 United States, 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 $1,384.95at 8 storesLaunch RRP $1,399.95- ✓ 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 $1,899Used from $1,699at 8 storesLaunch RRP $1,899- ✓ 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 $6,690at 5 storesLaunch RRP $6,690- ✓ 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 $2,399.95at 6 storesLaunch RRP $2,499- ✓ 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 $3,899Used from $1,899.99at 9 storesLaunch RRP $4,499.99- ✓ 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 $2,579.99Used from $2,430at 9 storesLaunch RRP $2,899- ✓ 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 $2,359.95Used from $2,308.99at 9 storesLaunch RRP $2,799- ✓ 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 $7,799Used from $6,899at 5 storesLaunch RRP $7,399- ✓ 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 $2,897.99at 4 storesLaunch RRP $3,199- ✓ 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 $2,099.99at 3 storesLaunch RRP $2,499.99- ✓ 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 $1,479Used from $1,411.95at 9 storesLaunch RRP $1,699- ✓ 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 $2,997.99Used from $2,475at 4 storesLaunch RRP $3,299- ✓ 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 $1,229.95Used from $999at 4 storesLaunch RRP $1,499- ✓ 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 $2,098Used from $1,884.99at 8 storesLaunch RRP $2,199- ✓ 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 $2,998Used from $2,434.99at 6 storesLaunch RRP $2,999- ✓ Full frame or larger
- ✓ Eye/face detection
- ✓ 24 MP or more
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
Sony
α7C
Full frame · 24.2 MP · 2020
- IBIS
- 4K 30p
New from $1,998Used from $1,199.99at 3 storesLaunch RRP $1,799- ✓ 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
New from $1,398Used from $679at 7 storesLaunch RRP $1,999- ✓ 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 $2,199Used from $1,739at 4 storesLaunch RRP $1,999- ✓ Full frame or larger
- ✓ Eye/face detection
- ✓ 24 MP or more