Leica SL SL3-S Black 2025
A 24MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor and Maestro IV processor with L2 technology drive 6K open gate recording and 30fps mechanical bursts, supported by 779-point hybrid AF, 5-stop IBIS, and a weather-sealed body. Its 5.76m-dot OLED EVF and 5.7m-dot tilting touchscreen enable accurate framing, while the durable Leica build ensures reliability in demanding conditions. This camera is best for streamers and sports/wildlife shooters needing fast burst rates, subject detection, and robust stabilization in a professional-grade package.
About This Camera
A 24MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor and Maestro IV processor with L2 technology drive 6K open gate recording and 30fps mechanical bursts, supported by 779-point hybrid AF, 5-stop IBIS, and a weather-sealed body. Its 5.76m-dot OLED EVF and 5.7m-dot tilting touchscreen enable accurate framing, while the durable Leica build ensures reliability in demanding conditions. This camera is best for streamers and sports/wildlife shooters needing fast burst rates, subject detection, and robust stabilization in a professional-grade package.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 24MP full-frame
- Af points 779
- Burst fps 30
- Video 6K @60fps
- Ibis
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 768
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24 |
| ISO Range | 50 |
| Processor | Maestro IV |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 779 |
| AF Type | PhotoContrast Detection: 315PhotoPhase Detection: 779 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 5760000 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.7 lbs |
| Battery Life | 315 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Type A |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica SL SL3-S | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a7 a7 V | Nikon Z 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 | 779 | 425 | 1053 | 759 | 493 | 315 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 20 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 75 |
| Video | 6K @60fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 768 | 579 | 609 | 610 | 1160 | 721 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica SL SL3-S | 92.8 | 97.1 | 91.1 | 85.2 | 93.1 | 44.4 | 88.4 | 84 | 6.9 | 93.3 | 59.9 | 84.7 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.3 | 95.6 | 89.3 | 85.2 | 99.9 | 97.3 | 96.9 | 84 | 83.3 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 93.6 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.6 | 87.9 | 94.7 | 93 | 89.5 | 58.5 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93.1 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 99.6 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.9 | 88.7 | 94.8 | 90.7 | 89.5 | 59.8 | 96.5 | 99.5 | 93.1 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 96.2 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 90.8 | 89.5 | 99.6 | 96.1 | 98.9 | 64.6 | 97.3 | 84 | 97.5 | 93.3 | 84.7 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.7 | 87.9 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.3 | 56 | 89.4 | 84 | 93.1 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 96.2 |
