Leica SL SL3-S Black 2025
Leica
76 Overall Score
vs
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV5D Mark IV Black 2016
Canon
64 Overall Score
Scores
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Video
Photography
Youtube
Beginner
Product Photography
Vlogging
Streaming
Travel
Specifications
| Leica SL SL3-S | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV5D Mark IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.600000381469727 MP | 30.399999618530273 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | Maestro IV | DIGIC 6+ |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | PhotoContrast Detection: 315PhotoPhase Detection: 779 | Phase Detection: 61 (41 Cross-Type) |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 7 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codec | H.265, H.264, ProRes, Raw | MOV/MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | 1.6M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.77 kg★ | 0.80 kg |
| Battery Life | 315 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2★ | Micro-USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Mini-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Leica SL SL3-S Black 2025
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong evf (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong video (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)17th %ile
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV5D Mark IV Black 2016
- Strong video (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (31st percentile)
Pricing
Leica SL SL3-S Black 20250.013score per dollar
vs
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV5D Mark IV Black 20160.032score per dollar
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV5D Mark IV Black 2016 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Leica SL SL3-S
Scores 76 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 16 of 32 specs.
