Leica SL SL3-S 2025
Leica
82 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha Alpha 1
Sony
97 Overall Score
Scores
Sports Wildlife
Beginner
Wedding Events
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Video
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Leica SL SL3-S | Sony Alpha Alpha 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.600000381469727 MP | 50.099998474121094 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | Maestro IV | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | PhotoContrast Detection: 315PhotoPhase Detection: 779 | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps | 240 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/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit, H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit, H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.77 kg★ | 2.77 kg |
| Battery Life | 315 shots | 530 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2)★ | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Leica SL SL3-S 2025
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong evf (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong video (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Sony Alpha Alpha 1
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Leica SL SL3-S 2025
Sony Alpha Alpha 1
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha Alpha 1
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 9 of 33 specs.
