Fujifilm GFX 50R for Portrait Photography

Is the Fujifilm GFX 50R good for Portrait Photography?

$4,499.00

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait Photography Score

GOOD

Fujifilm GFX 50R has a score of 80 for Portrait Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. Fujifilm GFX 50R 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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Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait Photography Detailed Analysis

Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor

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

Very High Resolution Sensor: 51.0MP

Fujifilm GFX 50R's 51.0MP sensor will provide larger room for cropping, and you will be able print your portrait shots larger with more fine detail.

Electronic 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.

Average 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, Fujifilm GFX 50R users have to rely on lenses with optical IS in order to maximize the sharpness of their handheld portrait shots. Currently there are native Fujifilm G mount lenses with Image Stabilization for Fujifilm GFX 50R.

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Fujifilm GFX 50R Alternatives in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras for Portrait Photography

Hasselblad X1D Compare GFX 50R vs X1D	51 MP \| Medium format CMOS Sensor Hasselblad X Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #32 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #28
	Imaging 93 Features Value for Money 95 Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily 100 Landscape

Fujifilm GFX 50R Compare GFX 50R vs GFX 50R	51 MP \| Medium format CMOS Sensor Fujifilm G Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #7 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #5
	Imaging 100 Features Value for Money 95 Portability Overall Score 94	Portrait Street Sports Daily 100 Landscape

Sony A7c Compare GFX 50R vs A7c	24 MP \| Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor Sony E Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #28 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #26
	Imaging Features Value for Money 92 Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street 100 Sports Daily 96 Landscape

Sigma fp L Compare GFX 50R vs fp L	61 MP \| Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor Leica L Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #38 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #30
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Sony A6500 Compare GFX 50R vs A6500	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Sony E Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #117 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #76
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street 90 Sports Daily Landscape

Hasselblad X1D

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Sony A7c

Sigma fp L

Sony A6500