Leica SL SL3-S 2025
Leica
82 Overall Score
vs
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV5D Mark IV 2016
Canon
64 Overall Score
Scores
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Beginner
Youtube
Photography
Video
Product Photography
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Leica SL SL3-S | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV5D Mark IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.600000381469727 MP | 30.399999618530273 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | Maestro IV | DIGIC 6+ |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | PhotoContrast Detection: 315PhotoPhase Detection: 779 | Phase Detection: 61 (41 Cross-Type) |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 7 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | 60 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 | MOV/MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | 1.6M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.77 kg★ | 0.80 kg |
| Battery Life | 315 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2)★ | Micro-USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Mini-HDMI |
| 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)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV5D Mark IV 2016
- Strong video (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong connectivity (82th percentile)82th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (30th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Leica SL SL3-S
Scores 82 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 16 of 32 specs.