Leica SL3 Black 2024
A 60MP full-frame BSI-CMOS sensor and 15fps mechanical burst rate deliver exceptional detail and speed for high-resolution stills, housed in a weather-sealed body. The 5.8M-dot EVF and 5-stop IBIS provide precise composition and stabilization, while the lightweight 196g body enhances portability for extended shoots. Best for sports and wildlife photographers who need 60MP detail and 15fps bursts in a rugged, compact package.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 60MP full-frame
Burst 15 fps
Video 8K
IBIS Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 196 g
64 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong display (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong af (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average affordability (6th percentile)
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 60 MP |
| ISO Range | 50 |
| Processor | Maestro IV |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 15 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 8K |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Codec | ProRes 1080p |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 5.76 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica SL3 | Nikon Z Z9 | Fujifilm X-H2 | Sony FX30 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 26MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 493 | 425 | 495 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 15 | 30 | 15 | 120 | 75 | 40 |
| Video | 8K | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 196 | 1160 | 579 | 562 | 575 | 608 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica SL3 | 79.7 | 98 | 72.5 | 77.6 | 56.9 | 76.9 | 47 | 87.5 | 77.8 | 18.2 | 5.7 | 89.1 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 93.5 | 92 | 99.4 | 95.4 | 98.7 | 70.8 | 98.1 | 87.5 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 8.7 | 89.1 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.3 | 96.9 | 94.7 | 82.3 | 95.4 | 98.9 | 97.8 | 87.5 | 96.1 | 89.7 | 23.9 | 95.9 |
| Sony FX30 Compare | 93.8 | 87.8 | 73.1 | 99.6 | 92.2 | 95.4 | 96.7 | 87.5 | 96.1 | 99.7 | 17 | 89.1 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.8 | 94.7 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 63.8 | 91.8 | 87.5 | 96.1 | 89.7 | 22 | 89.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.8 | 91.3 | 95.2 | 92.6 | 90.6 | 66.1 | 97.5 | 98.8 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 14.5 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall63.6
- Video59.6
- Travel67.3
- Youtube61.1
- Beginner52.3
- Vlogging63.5
- Streaming60.8
- Photography71.7
- Wedding Events69
- Sports Wildlife70.8
- Product Photography70.5
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
