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
43 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong build (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong burst (69th percentile) 69th
- Strong connectivity (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average af (5th percentile)
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24 MP |
| ISO Range | 50 |
| Processor | Leica Maestro II |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 49 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 |
| 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 a1 a1 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 49 | 759 | 1053 | 425 | 493 | 315 |
| Burst FPS | 11 | 30 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 75 |
| Video | 4K @24fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 271 | 658 | 609 | 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 | 4.9 | 94.9 | 86 | 69.3 | 44.4 | 44.4 | 44.9 | 56.1 | 67.2 | 25.6 | 33 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95.7 | 98.5 | 96.7 | 90.6 | 99 | 67.9 | 92 | 99.4 | 93.4 | 96.8 | 99.5 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.7 | 92.8 | 89.3 | 58.5 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 93.4 | 89.6 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 85.1 | 95.3 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 93.6 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 90.6 | 89.4 | 99.6 | 96 | 99 | 64.5 | 97.3 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.5 | 87.8 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.3 | 56.1 | 89.3 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 77.6 | 96.1 |
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