Canon 1D X II for Portrait Photography

Is the Canon 1D X II good for Portrait Photography?

Canon 1D X II Portrait Photography Score

GOOD

Canon 1D X II has a score of 67 for Portrait Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. Canon 1D X II will satisfy most of your needs, but if you are looking for a camera that is even better suited to Portrait Photography, we recommend you to check the Alternative cameras at the bottom of this page.
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Canon 1D X II Portrait Photography Detailed Analysis

Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor

Large sensors provide shallower depth of field and a nice blurry background for your portrait shots.

Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP

Canon 1D X II's 20.0MP sensor will provide larger room for cropping, and you will be able print your portrait shots larger with more fine detail.

Optical Built-in Viewfinder

During a portrait shoot, using a viewfinder allows the photographer to stabilize the camera and reduce the camera shake since it is closer to the body. Besides, it comes handy where LCD screens are very hard to read under bright sunlight.

Good Ergonomics&Handling

Good handling and existence of well placed physical controls on the camera body is very important during portrait shooting. It is faster and more intuitive to change the camera settings with dedicated buttons and knobs instead delving into the menus on the LCD.

No Image Stabilization

Due to the lack of sensor based Image stabilization, Canon 1D X II users have to rely on lenses with optical IS in order to maximize the sharpness of their handheld portrait shots. Currently there are native Canon EF mount lenses with Image Stabilization for Canon 1D X II.

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Canon 1D X II Alternatives in Large SLR cameras for Portrait Photography

Pentax 645Z Compare 1D X MII vs 645Z	51 MP \| Medium format CMOS Sensor Pentax 645AF2 Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #34 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #11
	Imaging 92 Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Nikon D4s Compare 1D X MII vs D4s	16 MP \| Full frame CMOS Sensor Nikon F Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #74 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #30
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports 90 Daily Landscape

Canon 1D X III Compare 1D X MII vs 1D X MIII	20 MP \| Full frame CMOS Sensor Canon EF Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #35 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #13
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports 100 Daily Landscape

Nikon D6 Compare 1D X MII vs D6	21 MP \| Full frame CMOS Sensor Nikon F Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #28 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #10
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports 94 Daily Landscape

Nikon D5 Compare 1D X MII vs D5	21 MP \| Full frame CMOS Sensor Nikon F Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #39 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #14
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports 91 Daily Landscape

Pentax 645Z

Nikon D4s

Canon 1D X III

Nikon D6

Nikon D5