Compare the Best Portrait Photography CamerasMarch 2021
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Kagoo Score
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Average Review Rating
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Megapixels
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Optical Zoom
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 Nikon D800
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$2,985.00
eBay
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10.2MP
Info
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(Unknown)
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585g
Info
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Slr
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Info
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Jan 2016
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70 
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 Sigma DP3 Quattro |
$899.00
Adorama
+1 more shop
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29MP
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1x
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465g
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Compact
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Mar 2015
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79 
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 Canon Powershot SX60 HS
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$490.00
eBay
+1 more shop
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1.68MP
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3.8x
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649g
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Bridge
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Info
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Sep 2014
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80 
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 Samsung NX200 |
$195.58
6th Avenue Express
+1 more shop
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20.3MP
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10x
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143.6g
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Compact
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Info
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Jan 2012
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72 
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 SeaLife DC2000 Pro Flash |
$749.95
eBay
+1 more shop
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20MP
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1x
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234g
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Compact
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Info
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Dec 2016
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75
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Sony NEX5T |
$610.99
Overstock
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16.1MP
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(Unknown)
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218g
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Mirrorless
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Info
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Sep 2013
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80
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Sony Cyber‑shot DSC‑RX10 |
$239.00
Adorama
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20.2MP
Info
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8.3x
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813g
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Bridge
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Oct 2013
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73
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Sony Cyber‑shot DSC‑RX10 II |
$1,307.99
Overstock
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20.2MP
Info
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8.3x
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770g
Info
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Compact
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Info
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Jun 2015
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81
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS |
$200.00
eBay
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10.1MP
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12x
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142g
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Compact
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Info
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Mar 2012
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77
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Sony α Alpha A7 Mark III
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$949.61
Adorama
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24.2MP
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(Unknown)
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650g
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Mirrorless
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Info
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Mar 2018
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80
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Sony Cyber‑shot DSC‑WX80 |
$243.99
Overstock
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16.2MP
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8x
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108g
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Compact
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Info
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Jan 2014
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74
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Nikon 1 S2
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$369.99
eBay
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14.2MP
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(Unknown)
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190g
Info
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Mirrorless
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Info
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Nov 2015
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75
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Sony α Alpha A7R Mark III |
$1,749.00
Adorama
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42.4MP
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(Unknown)
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657g
Info
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Mirrorless
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Info
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Oct 2017
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83
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Nikon Coolpix A300
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$105.97
Tristate Camera Video
+1 more shop
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20.1MP
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8x
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119g
Info
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Compact
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Info
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Jul 2016
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71
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SeaLife DC2000 Pro Duo |
$1,399.00
eBay
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20MP
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1x
Info
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234g
Info
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Compact
Info
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Info
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Dec 2016
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79
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Sony α Alpha A9 |
$2,785.00
eBay
+12 more shops
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24.2MP
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(Unknown)
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673g
Info
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Mirrorless
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Info
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Aug 2017
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83
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Canon EOS 6D mark ii |
$1,049.00
Adorama
+22 more shops
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26.2MP
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4.4x
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685g
Info
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Slr
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Jun 2017
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76
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Samsung MV800 |
$219.99
eBay
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16.15MP
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5x
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121g
Info
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Compact
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Dec 2015
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75
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Samsung ST76 |
$250.44
eBay
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16.1MP
Info
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5x
Info
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101g
Info
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Compact
Info
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Apr 2013
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Compact cameras are small fixed-lens cameras meant for casual photography and everyday carry. In previous generations compact cameras were significantly less powerful than other types, but modern variants are almost as powerful as SLRs.
Portrait Photography
Portrait photography is a popular use for everything from small compact cameras to more powerful SLRs. A well-staged photo can capture someone’s feelings and emotions in breathtaking clarity - therefore it’s important to take the time to find a camera that is particularly good at portrait photography.
When ranking our cameras for their skill in taking portrait photos, we’ve concentrated on several key attributes. The most important of these are image resolution, sensor size and image stabilisation. A larger image resolution means the portrait will be more detailed, while the sensor and stabiliser means that the portrait won’t be blurry at all. On top of that, a pre-flash can help reduce the chance of red eye, and smile detection can help find that perfect moment Finally, extras like a handheld remote control or a self timer can help with taking self-portraits and group shots.
How to Choose a Digital Camera That is Good for Portrait Photography
Maximum Image Resolution
Image resolution refers to the amount of pixels that make up an photo taken on a digital camera. It is measured as the width x the height of the image - so a 1280 x 720 resolution camera can take a photo that is 1280 pixels wide and 720 pixels tall.
Minimum Aperture Number
In photography, the aperture number refers to the size of the hole in the front of the camera lens, through which light is let through. The larger the aperture, the more light can pass through into the camera's sensor. Photographers can modify this aperture to control the 'depth of field' for their shot - this is how much of the shot is held in focus, and how much is blurred. Aperture numbers are measured in f/stops: rather confusingly a smaller aperture number translates to a larger hole, therefore a larger amount of light will be let through.
Pre-Flash
The pre-flash is a small, short flash triggered by the camera a fraction before the main flash when the photo is taken.
Smile Detection
'Smile detection' is a special mode for a digital camera that can detect when the subject is smiling, and take the photo automatically when it detects a smile.
Handheld Remote Control
'Handheld Remote Control' denotes whether the camera comes with a device to control the camera remotely.
Self-Timer
A self-timer is a system to allow a digital camera to count-down before it takes a photo.