Leica SL SL3-S Black 2025
Leica
77 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha a7R II Black 2015
Sony
58 Overall Score
Scores
Sports Wildlife
Video
Wedding Events
Photography
Beginner
Youtube
Product Photography
Vlogging
Travel
Streaming
Specifications
| Leica SL SL3-S | Sony Alpha a7R II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.600000381469727 MP | 42.400001525878906 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | Maestro IV | BIONZ X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | PhotoContrast Detection: 315PhotoPhase Detection: 779 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 5 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | — |
| 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 | XAVC S |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.77 kg | 0.63 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 315 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2★ | USB |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | 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
Sony Alpha a7R II Black 2015
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong display (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
- Below average burst (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Leica SL SL3-S Black 20250.014score per dollar
vs
Sony Alpha a7R II Black 20150.031score per dollar
Sony Alpha a7R II Black 2015 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Leica SL SL3-S
Scores 77 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 13 of 32 specs.
