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 Kingdom, 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 £1,349at 1 store- ✓ 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 £1,529at 3 stores- ✓ 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 £1,899at 2 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 £3,464at 1 store- ✓ 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
Used from £2,025at 1 store- ✓ 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 £1,879at 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 £2,599Used from £2,399at 1 store- ✓ 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
Used from £1,399.65at 1 store- ✓ 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 £1,235Used from £879.99at 3 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
Used from £2,050at 1 store- ✓ Full frame or larger
- ✓ Eye/face detection
- ✓ 24 MP or more
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
Sony
α1 II
Full frame · 50.1 MP · 2024
- IBIS
- 8K video
New from £4,797Used from £3,999at 2 stores- ✓ Full frame or larger
- ✓ Eye/face detection
- ✓ 24 MP or more
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
Canon
EOS R1
Full frame · 24.2 MP · 2024
- IBIS
- 6K video
New from £6,399Used from £5,783.39at 2 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.
Sony
α7C II
Full frame · 33 MP · 2023
- IBIS
- 4K 60p
New from £1,799at 1 store- ✓ 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 £1,899at 1 store- ✓ 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 £999Used from £699at 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 £1,799Used from £1,425at 2 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 £1,779at 2 stores- ✓ Full frame or larger
- ✓ Eye/face detection
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
Canon
EOS R8
Full frame · 24.2 MP · 2023
- 4K 60p
- 40 fps
New from £849Used from £950at 3 stores- ✓ Full frame or larger
- ✓ Eye/face detection
- ✓ 24 MP or more