CameraDecision
  • CAMERAS
    • All Cameras
    • Cameras by Brand
      • Sony Cameras
      • Canon Cameras
      • Nikon Cameras
      • Pentax Cameras
      • Fujifilm Cameras
      • Olympus Cameras
      • OM-System Cameras
      • Panasonic Cameras
      • Leica Cameras
    • Cameras by Body Type
      • Mirrorless Cameras
      • DSLR Cameras
      • Compact Cameras
      • Bridge Cameras
      • Waterproof Cameras
    • Cameras by Lens Mount
      • Sony E Mount Cameras
      • Canon RF Mount Cameras
      • Nikon Z Mount Cameras
      • Micro Four Thirds Mount Cameras
      • Fujifilm X Mount Cameras
      • Leica L Mount Cameras
      • Nikon F Mount Cameras
      • Canon EF Mount Cameras
      • Canon EF M Mount Cameras
      • Canon EF S Mount Cameras
      • Pentax KAF Mount Cameras
      • Sony Alpha Mount Cameras
      • Fujifilm G Mount Cameras
      • Sigma SA Mount Cameras
      • Nikon 1 Mount Cameras
  • LENSES
    • All Lenses
    • Lenses by Mount
      • Sony E Mount Lenses
      • Canon RF Mount Lenses
      • Nikon Z Mount Lenses
      • Canon EF Mount Lenses
      • Canon EF M Mount Lenses
      • Canon EF S Mount Lenses
      • Nikon F Mount Lenses
      • Fujifilm X Mount Lenses
      • Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses
      • Leica L Mount Lenses
      • Pentax KAF Mount Lenses
      • Fujifilm G Mount Lenses
      • Sigma SA Mount Lenses
      • Sony Alpha Mount Lenses
    • Teleconverters
    • Cinema Lenses
      • Sony E Mount Cine Lenses
      • Canon RF Mount Cine Lenses
      • Nikon Z Mount Cine Lenses
      • Canon EF Mount Cine Lenses
      • Nikon F Mount Cine Lenses
      • ARRI PL Mount Cine Lenses
      • Fujifilm X Mount Cine Lenses
      • Micro Four Thirds Mount Cine Lenses
      • Leica L Mount Cine Lenses
  • TOOLS
    • Cameras
      • Smart Find
      • 1-on-1 Comparison
    • Lenses
      • Smart Find
      • 1-on-1 Comparison
  • BLOG
Is the Leica M-Monochrom good for Portrait Photography?

Leica M-Monochrom
CHECK PRICE
CHECK PRICE

Leica M-Monochrom Portrait Photography Score

AVERAGE
Leica M-Monochrom has a score of 52 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait Photography is important for you, we recommend you to check the Alternative cameras at the bottom of this page.
Read our detailed Leica M-Monochrom Review

Leica M-Monochrom 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: 18.0MP
Leica M-Monochrom's 18.0MP 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.
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, Leica M-Monochrom users have to rely on lenses with optical IS in order to maximize the sharpness of their handheld portrait shots. Currently there are native Leica M mount lenses with Image Stabilization for Leica M-Monochrom.

You may also be interested in these reviews:

Leica M-Monochrom for Street Photography
Leica M-Monochrom for Sports Photography
Leica M-Monochrom for Carrying Everywhere
Leica M-Monochrom for Landscape Photography
Leica M-Monochrom Alternatives in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras for Portrait Photography

Hasselblad X2D

Compare M-Monochrom vs X2D 100c

100 MP | Medium format CMOS Sensor
Hasselblad X Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #2
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #2
Hasselblad X2D 100c
Imaging 100
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score 98
Portrait 94
Street 96
Sports
Daily 100
Landscape 100

Hasselblad X1D

Compare M-Monochrom vs X1D

51 MP | Medium format CMOS Sensor
Hasselblad X Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #44
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #41
Hasselblad X1D
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily 96
Landscape

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Compare M-Monochrom vs GFX 50R

51 MP | Medium format CMOS Sensor
Fujifilm G Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #15
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #15
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily 94
Landscape

Sony A7c

Compare M-Monochrom vs A7c

24 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
Sony E Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #36
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #34
Sony Alpha A7c
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 92
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 100
Sports
Daily 91
Landscape

Hasselblad X1D II 50C

Compare M-Monochrom vs X1D II 50C

51 MP | Medium format CMOS Sensor
Hasselblad X Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #40
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #38
Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily 96
Landscape
FOLLOW US

Most Popular Cameras
Sony A7 IV
33 MP | Full frame Sensor | Sony E Mount
Sony A7R IV
61 MP | Full frame Sensor | Sony E Mount
Canon R3
24 MP | Full frame Sensor | Canon RF Mount
Canon M50 II
24 MP | APS-C Sensor | Canon EF-M Mount
Nikon Z9
46 MP | Full frame Sensor | Nikon Z Mount
Copyright © 2023 by CameraDecision
Privacy About Contact Us SpeakerDecision