Leica SL SL3 Black 2025
Leica
81 Overall Score
vs
Sony A1 II a1 II 2024
Sony
96 Overall Score
Scores
Sports Wildlife
Beginner
Video
Youtube
Wedding Events
Photography
Product Photography
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Leica SL SL3 | Sony A1 II a1 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 60 MP★ | 50.099998474121094 MP |
| ISO Range | 50★ | 100 |
| Processor | Maestro IV | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 315 | Phase Detection: 759 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 20 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ | H.265/XAVC HS, H.264/XAVC S-I, H.264/XAVC S |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.77 kg | 0.66 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 260 shots | 420 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 Type A | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Leica SL SL3 Black 2025
- Strong af (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong evf (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong video (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average battery (2th percentile)2th %ile
Sony A1 II a1 II 2024
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Leica SL SL3 Black 2025
No current pricing available
Sony A1 II a1 II 2024
Verdict
Winner: Sony A1 II a1 II
Scores 96 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 6 of 33 specs.