Leica SL SL3 Reporter Olive Green 2024
Leica
79 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha a5100 Black
Sony
64 Overall Score
Scores
Sports Wildlife
Product Photography
Photography
Wedding Events
Youtube
Video
Beginner
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Leica SL SL3 Reporter | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 60.29999923706055 MP★ | 24.299999237060547 MP |
| ISO Range | 50★ | 100 |
| Processor | Maestro IV | BIONZ X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 315 | Phase Detection: 179Contrast Detection: 25 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 15 fps★ | 6 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 15 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.265, H.264, ProRes 422 HQ | XAVC S |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.77 kg | 0.12 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 260 shots | 420 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1★ | USB 2.0 |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | Micro HDMI★ |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Leica SL SL3 Reporter Olive Green 2024
- Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong video (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average battery (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Sony Alpha a5100 Black
- Strong sensor (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong video (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong display (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average build (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Leica SL SL3 Reporter Olive Green 20240.010score per dollar
vs
Sony Alpha a5100 Black0.086score per dollar
Sony Alpha a5100 Black offers 8.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Leica SL SL3 Reporter
Scores 79 overall, wins 8 of 10 usage categories and 18 of 33 specs.
