Leica SL SL3-S Black 2025
Leica
77 Overall Score
vs
Sony ILX-LR1
Sony
24 Overall Score
Scores
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Video
Photography
Youtube
Beginner
Product Photography
Vlogging
Streaming
Travel
Specifications
| Leica SL SL3-S | Sony ILX-LR1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.600000381469727 MP | 60 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | Maestro IV | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | PhotoContrast Detection: 315PhotoPhase Detection: 779 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.265, H.264, ProRes, Raw | XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.77 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 315 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Leica SL SL3-S Black 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 ILX-LR1
- Strong video (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong sensor (71th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (1th percentile)1th %ile
- Below average social proof (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average build (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average display (26th percentile)
Pricing
Leica SL SL3-S Black 2025
No current pricing available
Sony ILX-LR1
Verdict
Winner: Leica SL SL3-S
Scores 77 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 14 of 32 specs.
