Leica SL SL3 Black 2024
A 60MP full-frame BSI-CMOS sensor and 15fps mechanical burst rate deliver exceptional detail and speed for high-resolution stills, housed in a weather-sealed body. The 5.8M-dot EVF and 5-stop IBIS provide precise composition and stabilization, while the lightweight 196g body enhances portability for extended shoots. Best for sports and wildlife photographers who need 60MP detail and 15fps bursts in a rugged, compact package.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 60MP full-frame
Burst 15 fps
Video 8K
IBIS Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 196 g
62 Overall Score
Price MX$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong stabilization (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong display (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong burst (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 60 MP |
| ISO Range | 50 |
| Processor | Maestro IV |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 15 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 8K |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Codec | ProRes 1080p |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 5.76 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica SL SL3 | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Nikon Z Z8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 60MP 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 | - | 425 | 693 | 315 | 1053 | 493 |
| Burst FPS | 15 | 40 | 10 | 75 | 10 | 120 |
| Video | 8K | 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) | 196 | 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 | 74.6 | 97.5 | 72.4 | 77.6 | 54.2 | 75.7 | 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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