Most Popular Cameras for Infrared Photography 2025
A look at the top infrared cameras from Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, and Sony, the top ten cameras for infrared photography across all brands, and the most popular camera for each sensor size. These rankings are based on the demand for infrared profiles, which only work with specific camera models, giving us insight into popular cameras. Any camera on this list would make an excellent infrared camera.
Popular IR Cameras for All Brands
| Camera | Sensor | MP | Released | Diffraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS R KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
FF | 30 | 2018 | |
| Canon EOS R5 KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
FF | 45 | 2020 | |
| Canon EOS RP KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
FF | 26 | 2019 | |
| Sony α6000 KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
APS-C | 24 | 2014 | |
| Sony α7 Mark III KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
FF | 24 | 2018 | |
| Fujifilm X-T2 KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
APS-C | 24 | 2016 | |
| Nikon Z 6 KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
FF | 24 | 2018 | |
| Nikon Z 5 KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
FF | 24 | 2020 | |
| Nikon Z 7 Mark II KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
FF | 45 | 2020 | |
| Nikon Z 6 Mark II KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
FF | 24 | 2020 | |
| Fujifilm X-T5 KEH Moment LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
APS-C | 40 | 2022 |
Popular IR Cameras by Sensor
| Camera | Sensor | MP | Released | Diffraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
MFT | 20 | 2016 | |
| Sony α6000 KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
APS-C | 24 | 2014 | |
| Canon EOS R KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
FF | 30 | 2018 | |
| Fujifilm GFX 50S KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
Medium | 51 | 2017 |
Popular IR Cameras by Brand
Canon
| Camera | Sensor | MP | Released | Diffraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS R KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
FF | 30 | 2018 | |
| Canon EOS R5 KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
FF | 45 | 2020 | |
| Canon EOS RP KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
FF | 26 | 2019 | |
| Canon EOS R6 KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
FF | 20 | 2020 | |
| Canon EOS 5D Mark IV KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
FF | 30 | 2016 | |
| Canon EOS 5D Mark II KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
FF | 21 | 2008 | |
| Canon EOS 5D Mark III KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
FF | 22 | 2012 |
Fujifilm
| Camera | Sensor | MP | Released | Diffraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujifilm X-T2 KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
APS-C | 24 | 2016 | |
| Fujifilm X-T5 KEH Moment LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
APS-C | 40 | 2022 | |
| Fujifilm X-T1 KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
APS-C | 16 | 2014 | |
| Fujifilm X-T4 KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
APS-C | 26 | 2020 | |
| Fujifilm X-T3 KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
APS-C | 26 | 2018 | |
| Fujifilm X-T20 KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
APS-C | 24 | 2017 |
Nikon
| Camera | Sensor | MP | Released | Diffraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z 6 KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
FF | 24 | 2018 | |
| Nikon Z 5 KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
FF | 24 | 2020 | |
| Nikon Z 7 Mark II KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
FF | 45 | 2020 | |
| Nikon Z 6 Mark II KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
FF | 24 | 2020 | |
| Nikon Z 7 KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
FF | 45 | 2018 | |
| Nikon D810 KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
FF | 36 | 2014 |
Olympus
| Camera | Sensor | MP | Released | Diffraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
MFT | 20 | 2016 | |
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
MFT | 16 | 2015 | |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
MFT | 16 | 2013 | |
| OM Systems OM-1 KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
MFT | 20 | 2022 | |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
MFT | 20 | 2020 |
Panasonic
| Camera | Sensor | MP | Released | Diffraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
MFT | 16 | 2016 | |
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
MFT | 20 | 2015 | |
| Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
FF | 24 | 2020 | |
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
MFT | 16 | 2011 | |
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
MFT | 16 | 2016 |
Sony
| Camera | Sensor | MP | Released | Diffraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony α6000 KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
APS-C | 24 | 2014 | |
| Sony α7 Mark III KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
FF | 24 | 2018 | |
| Sony α7 KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
FF | 24 | 2013 | |
| Sony α7 Mark II KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
FF | 24 | 2014 | |
| Sony α7R Mark II KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
FF | 42 | 2015 | |
| Sony α7R KEH LifePixel Kolari Vision Adorama B&H |
FF | 36 | 2013 |
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