Leica SL3-S
The 60MP sensor delivers exceptional resolution for still photography, making it a strong choice for detailed product shots despite lacking stabilization. The included SF 40 flash and memory card in this bundle provide immediate out-of-box utility for studio work. This camera is best for studio photographers who prioritize maximum detail capture in controlled lighting environments.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 60MP full-frame
AF Points 779 pts
Burst 30 fps
Video 4K
IBIS Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
66 Overall Score
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong build (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong display (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 60 MP |
| Processor | Maestro IV |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 779 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| RAW Video | Yes |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica SL3-S | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 26MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 779 | 425 | 493 | 759 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 15 | 30 | 120 | 75 | 40 |
| Video | 4K | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 1160 | 646 | 575 | 608 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica SL3-S | 94.4 | 39.9 | 90.9 | 85.7 | 72.1 | 76.9 | 47 | 87.5 | 68.2 | 6.6 | 89.1 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.3 | 96.9 | 94.6 | 82.3 | 95.4 | 98.9 | 97.8 | 87.5 | 96.1 | 24 | 96 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 93.5 | 91.9 | 99.4 | 95.4 | 98.7 | 70.8 | 98.1 | 87.5 | 96.1 | 8.7 | 89.1 |
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 Compare | 93.8 | 87.7 | 73.1 | 99.6 | 92.2 | 95.4 | 96.7 | 87.5 | 96.1 | 17 | 89.1 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.7 | 94.5 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 63.9 | 91.9 | 87.5 | 96.1 | 22 | 89.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.8 | 91.3 | 95.1 | 92.6 | 90.5 | 66.1 | 97.5 | 98.8 | 96.1 | 14.6 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall65.8
- Video65.4
- Travel54.5
- Youtube67.3
- Beginner57.7
- Vlogging58.3
- Streaming54
- Photography71.5
- Wedding Events73.1
- Sports Wildlife74.9
- Product Photography69.6
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