Leica SL SL3 Black 2024
The 60.3MP full-frame CMOS sensor and Maestro IV processor enable 8K ProRes internal recording and 10fps mechanical bursts. Its 5.76m-dot EyeRes OLED EVF and 5-stop IBIS provide a premium viewing and stabilization experience within a weather-sealed, 770g precision-machined body. This camera is best for studio, landscape, and wildlife photographers who require high-resolution stills and professional 8K video in a robust, durable build.
About This Camera
The 60.3MP full-frame CMOS sensor and Maestro IV processor enable 8K ProRes internal recording and 10fps mechanical bursts. Its 5.76m-dot EyeRes OLED EVF and 5-stop IBIS provide a premium viewing and stabilization experience within a weather-sealed, 770g precision-machined body. This camera is best for studio, landscape, and wildlife photographers who require high-resolution stills and professional 8K video in a robust, durable build.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 60MP full-frame
- Af points 315
- Burst fps 15
- Video 8K @60fps
- Ibis
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 771
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI-CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 60 |
| ISO Range | 50 |
| Processor | Maestro IV |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 315 |
| AF Type | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 315 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 15 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ |
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 | 260 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 Type A |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica SL SL3 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony a1 a1 II | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 50.1MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 315 | 1053 | 425 | 759 | 493 | 315 |
| Burst FPS | 15 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 75 |
| Video | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 771 | 609 | 579 | 658 | 1160 | 721 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica SL SL3 | 84.5 | 97.2 | 98.2 | 95.1 | 95.7 | 70.5 | 1.7 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 68.6 | 84.7 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.7 | 92.8 | 89.4 | 58.5 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 93.4 | 94.6 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 85.2 | 95.4 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 94.6 | 93.6 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95.7 | 98.5 | 96.7 | 90.6 | 99 | 67.9 | 92 | 99.4 | 93.4 | 94.6 | 99.5 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 90.6 | 89.4 | 99.6 | 96 | 99 | 64.5 | 97.3 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 84.8 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.5 | 87.8 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.4 | 56.1 | 89.3 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 94.6 | 96.1 |