Leica SL SL3 Black 2025
The 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor and 20fps mechanical burst with 1200-point subject detection autofocus deliver high-resolution speed. Its weather-sealed build, 5.8M-dot EVF, and full L-mount lens compatibility via Leica L2 technology add practical versatility. This camera is best for wildlife and sports photographers needing rugged reliability and fast, accurate subject tracking in demanding environments.
About This Camera
The 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor and 20fps mechanical burst with 1200-point subject detection autofocus deliver high-resolution speed. Its weather-sealed build, 5.8M-dot EVF, and full L-mount lens compatibility via Leica L2 technology add practical versatility. This camera is best for wildlife and sports photographers needing rugged reliability and fast, accurate subject tracking in demanding environments.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 60MP full-frame
- Af points 1200
- Burst fps 15
- Video 8K @60fps
- Ibis
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 771
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong build (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong evf (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average social proof (19th percentile) 19th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 60 |
| ISO Range | 50 |
| Processor | Maestro IV |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 1200 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 15 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 5760000 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.7 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 Type A |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica SL SL3 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony a1 a1 II | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 50.1MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 1200 | 1053 | 425 | 759 | 493 | 315 |
| Burst FPS | 15 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 75 |
| Video | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 771 | 609 | 579 | 658 | 1160 | 721 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica SL SL3 | 99 | 97.2 | 98.2 | 74.6 | 49.7 | 70.5 | 44.9 | 83.7 | 82.5 | 19.1 | 72.7 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.7 | 92.8 | 89.4 | 58.5 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 93.4 | 94.6 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 85.2 | 95.4 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 94.6 | 93.6 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95.7 | 98.5 | 96.7 | 90.6 | 99 | 67.9 | 92 | 99.4 | 93.4 | 94.6 | 99.5 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 90.6 | 89.4 | 99.6 | 96 | 99 | 64.5 | 97.3 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 84.8 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.5 | 87.8 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.4 | 56.1 | 89.3 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 94.6 | 96.1 |
Usage Scores
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