Leica SL SL3-S Black 2025
Leica
74 Overall Score
vs
Ricoh GR GR IV HDF Black
Ricoh
43 Overall Score
Scores
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Beginner
Photography
Video
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Leica SL SL3-S | Ricoh GR GR IV HDF | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 25.739999771118164 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 50★ | 100 |
| Processor | Maestro IV | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | PhotoContrast Detection: 315PhotoPhase Detection: 779 | Auto-area AF, Zone AF, Select AF, Pinpoint AF, Tracking AF, Cont |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.264 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.77 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 315 shots★ | 250 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Type A | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Leica SL SL3-S Black 2025
- Strong evf (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong video (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong af (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
Ricoh GR GR IV HDF Black
- Strong sensor (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong stabilization (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong connectivity (71th percentile)
- Strong af (66th percentile)
- Below average battery (2th percentile)2th %ile
- Below average build (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average burst (28th percentile)
Pricing
Leica SL SL3-S Black 20250.015score per dollar
vs
Ricoh GR GR IV HDF Black0.027score per dollar
Ricoh GR GR IV HDF Black offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Leica SL SL3-S
Scores 74 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 15 of 31 specs.
