Leica SL Typ 601 2020
A 24MP full-frame CMOS sensor paired with the Maestro II processor delivers 11fps bursts and internal DCI 4K 10-bit footage with L-Log gamma and RAW output. Its 4.4M-dot EVF, dual SD card slots, and weather-resistant milled aluminum body provide a precise, tank-like shooting experience. This camera suits travel and documentary stills photographers who prioritize rugged build and nuanced image quality over fast, continuous autofocus for video.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 24MP full-frame
AF Points 49 pts
Burst 11 fps
Video 4K @24fps
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 271 g
51 Overall Score
Price CA$2,182
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24 MP |
| ISO Range | 50 |
| Processor | Maestro II |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 49 |
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 49 |
| Eye AF | No |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 24 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | H.264 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 2.95" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 4.40 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| USB | USB 3.0 Micro Type B |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica SL Typ 601 | Sony a7R V | Fujifilm X-H2S | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24MP full-frame | 61MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 49 | 693 | 425 | 493 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 11 | 10 | 40 | 30 | 75 | 10 |
| Video | 4K @24fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 271 | 723 | 579 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica SL Typ 601 | 4.2 | 96.4 | 88.5 | 77 | 76.7 | 52.4 | 46.7 | 65.4 | 16 | 76.4 | 65.3 | 36.4 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 95.6 | 99.2 | 97.3 | 79.3 | 96 | 78.5 | 94.6 | 87.4 | 98.6 | 95.3 | 97.8 | 98.7 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 91.2 | 96.9 | 94.8 | 93.6 | 97.9 | 96.8 | 98.6 | 99 | 63 | 95.3 | 90.3 | 95.8 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92.8 | 91.9 | 99.4 | 96 | 98.9 | 72 | 98.2 | 87.4 | 96.8 | 95.3 | 94.3 | 89.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 88.9 | 91 | 97.2 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 62.9 | 92.2 | 87.4 | 91.9 | 95.3 | 78.1 | 97.3 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 96.1 | 98 | 85.7 | 94.8 | 87.1 | 49.5 | 95.9 | 87.4 | 91.9 | 89 | 84.7 | 89.3 |
Price
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