Leica SL SL3-S Black 2025
Leica
77 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024
Nikon
91 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Travel
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Leica SL SL3-S | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.600000381469727 MP★ | 24.5 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | Maestro IV | EXPEED 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | PhotoContrast Detection: 315PhotoPhase Detection: 779 | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 273 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 8.300000190734863 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.265, H.264, ProRes, Raw | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.77 kg | 0.62 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 315 shots | 380 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Leica SL SL3-S Black 2025
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong evf (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong video (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average social proof (19th percentile)19th %ile
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z5 II Z5 II
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 10 usage categories and 6 of 33 specs.