Leica SL SL3-S 2025
Leica
82 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z9 Z9 Black 2023
Nikon
95 Overall Score
Scores
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Video
Beginner
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Leica SL SL3-S | Nikon Z9 Z9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.600000381469727 MP | 45.70000076293945 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 64★ |
| Processor | Maestro IV | EXPEED 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | PhotoContrast Detection: 315PhotoPhase Detection: 779 | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps | 100 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✗ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit, H.264/H.265 Long GOP/MP4 4:2:0 8/10-Bit, H.264 ALL-Intra 4:2:2 10-Bit | H.264, H.265, ProRes 422 HQ |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.77 kg★ | 1.16 kg |
| Battery Life | 315 shots | 700 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Leica SL SL3-S 2025
- Strong af (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong evf (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong video (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Nikon Z9 Z9 Black 2023
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong video (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Leica SL SL3-S 20250.008score per dollar
vs
Nikon Z9 Z9 Black 20230.014score per dollar
Nikon Z9 Z9 Black 2023 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z9 Z9
Scores 95 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 8 of 33 specs.
