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 ¥2,106,210
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average build (12th percentile)
- Below average video (20th percentile)
- Below average display (25th percentile)
- Below average social proof (26th 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 | Sony a7 a7 V | Fujifilm X-T4 X-T4 | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II | Panasonic LUMIX S1 II S1II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 33MP full-frame | 26.1MP aps-c | 24.5MP full-frame | 45MP full-frame | 24.1MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 759 | 425 | 273 | 1053 | 779 |
| Burst FPS | - | 30 | 15 | 30 | 30 | 70 |
| Video | - | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 293 | 610 | 526 | 620 | 590 | 717 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica SL Typ 601 | 32.6 | 35.5 | 12 | 28.4 | 20.4 | 25.5 | 44.9 | 25.3 | 55.9 | 25.5 | 32.4 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.3 | 88.2 | 94.6 | 90.4 | 89.3 | 59.6 | 96.5 | 99.4 | 93.1 | 96.8 | 96.1 |
| Fujifilm X-T4 X-T4 Compare | 84.5 | 93 | 82 | 80.1 | 79.4 | 93.4 | 95.9 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 92 | 91.4 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 81.5 | 89 | 95.2 | 87.9 | 84.5 | 53.2 | 90.5 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 99.2 | 84.4 |
| Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II Compare | 98.3 | 94.5 | 94.1 | 90.4 | 98.8 | 63.2 | 44.9 | 99.7 | 93.1 | 87 | 99.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S1 II S1II Compare | 96.9 | 95.1 | 97.5 | 96.8 | 97 | 44.9 | 44.9 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 62.2 | 98.1 |
Price
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