Leica SL SL3-S Black 2025
With a 24MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor and Maestro IV processor, the SL3-S captures 30 fps bursts with continuous autofocus. Its 779-point AF system and weather-sealed magnesium body provide reliable tracking for fast-moving subjects. Best for sports and wildlife photographers who need high-speed shooting and robust build quality.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 24MP full-frame
AF Points 779 pts
Burst 30 fps
Video 6K
IBIS Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 227 g
66 Overall Score
Price MX$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong af (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong stabilization (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong build (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24 MP |
| Processor | Maestro IV |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 779 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 5.76 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | ✓ |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica SL SL3-S | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Nikon Z Z8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 779 | 425 | 693 | 315 | 1053 | 493 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 40 | 10 | 75 | 10 | 120 |
| Video | 6K | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 227 | 579 | 723 | 721 | 511 | 907 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica SL SL3-S | 93.8 | 97.5 | 86.7 | 85.8 | 48.6 | 50.2 | 46 | 85.4 | 74.7 | 25.9 | 86.8 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.4 | 96.1 | 93.6 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 94.3 | 93.2 | 94.7 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.4 | 76.4 | 95 | 77.6 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 97.3 | 98.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.7 | 88.9 | 96.3 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 61.6 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 75.8 | 96.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 86.4 | 82.5 | 86.8 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 91.3 | 93.6 | 86.8 | 99.8 | 98.6 | 69.9 | 90.1 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 60.8 | 92.6 |
Usage Scores
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