Leica SL SL3-S
Leica
79 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha a7S II Mirrorless
Sony
54 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Vlogging
Streaming
Youtube
Video
Wedding Events
Photography
Product Photography
Specifications
| Leica SL SL3-S | Sony Alpha a7S II Mirrorless | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | Exmor CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24 MP★ | 12.199999809265137 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | Maestro IV | BIONZ X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | PhotoContrast Detection: 315PhotoPhase Detection: 779 | Contrast Detection: 169 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 5 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | RAW, L-Log | XAVC S |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Battery Life | 315 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C★ | micro USB |
| HDMI | HDMI Type A | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Leica SL SL3-S
- Strong evf (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong video (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong af (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
Sony Alpha a7S II Mirrorless
- Strong stabilization (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong evf (83th percentile)83th %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Strong af (78th percentile)
- Below average sensor (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average burst (29th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Leica SL SL3-S
Scores 79 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 14 of 31 specs.