Fujifilm GFX 50R for Portrait Photography

Is the Fujifilm GFX 50R good for Portrait Photography?

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait Photography Score

EXCELLENT

Fujifilm GFX 50R has a score of 83 for Portrait Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography. It will satisfy all your need in Portrait Photography, no need to look further for other cameras.
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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: #18 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #18
	Imaging 93 Features Value for Money 100 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: #3 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #5
	Imaging 100 Features Value for Money 97 Portability Overall Score 96	Portrait Street Sports Daily 99 Landscape

Sony A6500 Compare GFX 50R vs A6500	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Sony E Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #85 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #48
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street 93 Sports Daily Landscape

Sony A6600 Compare GFX 50R vs A6600	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Sony E Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #48 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #29
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street 92 Sports Daily Landscape

Panasonic GX85 Compare GFX 50R vs GX85	16 MP \| Four Thirds CMOS Sensor Micro Four Thirds Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #80 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #43
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street 90 Sports Daily Landscape

Hasselblad X1D

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Sony A6500

Sony A6600

Panasonic GX85