Leica SL L (Typ 601) Black 2020
A milled aluminum body with full weather sealing houses a 24MP full-frame sensor and Maestro II processor, delivering internal DCI 4K video with L-Log gamma and 11fps burst shooting. The 4.4M-dot EVF and top LCD screen reinforce its deliberate, hands-on operational ethos. This camera is best for stills-focused photographers who prioritize build quality and optical precision over video stabilization or lightweight portability.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong build (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong battery (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong stabilization (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24 MP |
| ISO Range | 50 |
| Processor | Maestro II |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 49 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 24 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 2.95" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 4.40 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.9 lbs |
| Battery Life | 400 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica SL L (Typ 601) | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Nikon Z Z8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 49 | 425 | 693 | 315 | 1053 | 493 |
| Burst FPS | 11 | 40 | 10 | 75 | 10 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @24fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 847 | 579 | 723 | 721 | 511 | 907 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica SL L (Typ 601) | 68.4 | 95.4 | 93.1 | 73.8 | 47.1 | 50.2 | 92.1 | 60.3 | 60.3 | 75.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.4 | 96.1 | 93.5 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 94.3 | 94.7 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.3 | 76.4 | 95 | 77.6 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 98.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.7 | 88.9 | 96.3 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 61.6 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 96.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 86.4 | 86.8 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 91.3 | 93.6 | 86.8 | 99.8 | 98.6 | 69.9 | 90.1 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 92.6 |
Usage Scores
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