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Leica SL SL3-S Black 2025
A 24MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor and Maestro IV processor deliver 30fps burst shooting, 6K open-gate video, and pro-grade codecs with L-Log and RAW HDMI output. The included Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 lens and a 5.8M-dot EVF provide sharp, bright composition, while handheld multishot captures 96MP stills. This body best suits advanced hybrid shooters needing rapid stills and high-end video, particularly streaming and sports content creators.
type mirrorless
Sensor 24MP full-frame
burst fps 30
Video 6K
ibis true
weather sealed false
weight g 212
36 Overall Score
Price $8,000
About This Camera
- High-Speed Imaging: 24MP BSI CMOS sensor with Maestro IV processor, up to 30 fps burst shooting, and advanced hybrid AF.. Professional Video: 6K open-gate recording, RAW HDMI output, L-Log color space, and pro-grade codecs.. Versatile Lens Included: Vario-Elmarit-SL 2470mm f/2.8 ASPH. delivers sharpness, speed, and flexibility.. Creative Control: Handheld multishot up to 96MP, 5.76M-dot EVF, and adaptive menus for photo/video workflows.. Pro Connectivity: CFexpress & SD slots, HDMI A, USB-C, timecode sync, Wi-Fi MIMO, Bluetooth, Capture One tethering.
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong burst (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong stabilization (72th percentile) 72th
- Strong connectivity (71th percentile) 71th
Cons
- Below average build (7th percentile) 7th
- Below average social proof (18th percentile) 18th
- Below average display (26th percentile) 26th
- Below average af (34th percentile) 34th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24 |
| Processor | Maestro IV |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | RAW HDMI output, L-Log color space, and professional-grade codecs |
Display & EVF
| EVF Resolution | 5760000 |
Build
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Type A |
Value & Pricing
May 20, 2026 $8,000
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica SL SL3-S | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Canon EOS R EOS R6 Mark III | Sony a7 a7 V | Nikon Z9 Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 1053 | 759 | 1053 | 315 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 20 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 75 |
| Video | 6K | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 212 | 579 | 609 | 610 | 1160 | 721 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica SL SL3-S | 33.7 | 97.1 | 7.4 | 85.5 | 44.8 | 44.9 | 44.9 | 26 | 70.7 | 18.4 | 72.1 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.5 | 85.5 | 99.9 | 97.1 | 97 | 84.3 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 93.5 |
| Canon EOS R EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.4 | 88 | 94.9 | 93.1 | 89.6 | 58.8 | 96.6 | 99.2 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 99.5 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.7 | 88.7 | 95 | 91 | 89.6 | 60.1 | 96.6 | 99.6 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 96.1 |
| Nikon Z9 Z9 Compare | 98.4 | 89.5 | 99.4 | 96.1 | 97.9 | 65 | 97.3 | 84.3 | 93.3 | 84.9 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.7 | 88 | 97.4 | 95.2 | 97.5 | 56.1 | 89.2 | 84.3 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 96.1 |
Usage Scores
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