Leica SL SL3-S Dng: 14 Bit (12 Bit Also Possible Depending On Continuous Shooti 2025
Leica
77 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha a6400 Black 2019
Sony
78 Overall Score
Scores
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Video
Product Photography
Travel
Photography
Beginner
Youtube
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Leica SL SL3-S | Sony Alpha a6400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.600000381469727 MP★ | 24.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | Maestro IV | BIONZ X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | PhotoContrast Detection: 315PhotoPhase Detection: 779 | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focu |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 11 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 8 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | 24 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codec | H.265, H.264, ProRes, Raw | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.77 kg | 0.40 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 315 shots | 410 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2★ | Micro-USB |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro HDMI★ |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Leica SL SL3-S Dng: 14 Bit (12 Bit Also Possible Depending On Continuous Shooti 2025
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong evf (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong video (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
Sony Alpha a6400 Black 2019
- Strong battery (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong evf (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average stabilization (32th percentile)
Pricing
Leica SL SL3-S Dng: 14 Bit (12 Bit Also Possible Depending On Continuous Shooti 2025
Sony Alpha a6400 Black 2019
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Leica SL SL3-S
Scores 77 overall, wins 4 of 10 usage categories and 10 of 33 specs.
