Leica SL Typ 601 2020
The 24-megapixel full-frame sensor and included Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH lens deliver exceptional optical clarity and robust build quality. Its bundled kit with a padded case and tripod offers a complete, premium out-of-box experience for stills-focused work. This camera is best for product photographers who prioritize Leica's color science and tactile controls over video features or portability.
Type mirrorless
Weight 293 g
19 Overall Score
Price £0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average build (12th percentile)
- Below average video (20th percentile)
- Below average display (25th percentile)
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Autofocus
| Eye AF | No |
| Animal AF | No |
| Subject Detection | No |
Shooting
| Electronic Shutter | No |
Video
| 10-bit | No |
| Log Profile | No |
| RAW Video | No |
Display & EVF
| Touchscreen | No |
| Articulating | No |
Build
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Hot Shoe | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica SL Typ 601 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a1 a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 32.5MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 493 | 315 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 75 |
| Video | - | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 293 | 609 | 658 | 579 | 1160 | 721 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica SL Typ 601 | 31.9 | 34.9 | 12.2 | 27.8 | 20.1 | 25.3 | 44.9 | 24.5 | 54.8 | 25 | 32.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 86.6 | 94.4 | 92.7 | 89.2 | 57.8 | 96.4 | 98.9 | 93 | 92.2 | 99.5 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95.2 | 98.5 | 96.4 | 90.3 | 98.8 | 67.4 | 91.8 | 99.4 | 93 | 96.8 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 87 | 95.4 | 89.1 | 84.5 | 95.2 | 97.7 | 96.9 | 82.2 | 93 | 92.2 | 93.6 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 89.6 | 88.3 | 99.6 | 96 | 98.8 | 63.8 | 97.3 | 82.2 | 93 | 92.2 | 84 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 83 | 86.6 | 97.5 | 95 | 97.2 | 55.3 | 89.1 | 82.2 | 93 | 77.8 | 96.2 |
Usage Scores
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