Leica SL (Typ 601) 2020
The 24MP full-frame sensor with 5-stop IBIS and 4K 10-bit video recording provides steady, high-resolution footage for content production. Its 293g body weight, combined with the included Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 lens, delivers a rare full-frame mirrorless kit that prioritizes portability. This camera is best for streamers and vloggers seeking professional-grade image quality in a lightweight, ready-to-shoot package.
Type mirrorless
AF Points 71 pts
Burst 10 fps
Video 4K @30fps
IBIS Yes
Weight 293 g
55 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong display (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)
- Below average build (12th percentile)
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | Maestro II |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 71 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 4.40 M dots |
Build
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica SL (Typ 601) | 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 | - | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 26MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 71 | 425 | 493 | 759 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 15 | 30 | 120 | 75 | 40 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 293 | 579 | 1160 | 646 | 575 | 608 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica SL (Typ 601) | 84.5 | 96.3 | 11.9 | 72.6 | 51.7 | 54.6 | 47.1 | 87.6 | 89 | 18.2 | 3.3 | 89.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.3 | 96.9 | 94.5 | 82.3 | 95.4 | 99 | 97.8 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 23.9 | 96 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 93.5 | 92 | 99.4 | 95.4 | 98.7 | 70.9 | 98 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 8.8 | 89.2 |
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 Compare | 97 | 87.7 | 95.6 | 99.6 | 92.1 | 95.5 | 96.8 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 79.5 | 17 | 89.2 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.7 | 94.4 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 64 | 92 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 89.7 | 22 | 89.2 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.8 | 91.3 | 95 | 92.6 | 90.5 | 66.2 | 97.5 | 98.8 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 14.5 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall55
- Video52.5
- Travel43.4
- Youtube57.7
- Beginner48.7
- Vlogging59
- Streaming59.6
- Photography59
- Wedding Events48.4
- Sports Wildlife51.5
- Product Photography61.8
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