Leica SL SL3-S Black 2025
With a 24MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor and Maestro IV processor, the SL3-S captures 30 fps bursts with continuous autofocus. Its 779-point AF system and weather-sealed magnesium body provide reliable tracking for fast-moving subjects. Best for sports and wildlife photographers who need high-speed shooting and robust build quality.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 24MP full-frame
AF Points 779 pts
Burst 30 fps
Video 6K
IBIS Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 227 g
67 Overall Score
Price £0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong af (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong build (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24 MP |
| Processor | Maestro IV |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 779 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 5.76 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | ✓ |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica SL SL3-S | Sony a7R V | Fujifilm X-T5 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | Nikon Z5 II | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24MP full-frame | 61MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 779 | 693 | 425 | 315 | 273 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 10 | 15 | 75 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | 6K | 8K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 227 | 723 | 476 | 721 | 620 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica SL SL3-S | 94.7 | 97.9 | 87.8 | 86.6 | 48.5 | 50.3 | 46.6 | 86.9 | 78 | 26.8 | 88.7 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 95.6 | 99.2 | 97 | 78.2 | 95.8 | 77.9 | 94.2 | 86.9 | 95.2 | 97.8 | 98.6 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.8 | 91.5 | 92.9 | 83.5 | 92.9 | 99.1 | 96.8 | 99.2 | 95.2 | 97.8 | 95.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 88.5 | 90.5 | 96.9 | 95.1 | 97.5 | 61.4 | 91.8 | 86.9 | 95.2 | 78.8 | 97.1 |
| Nikon Z5 II Compare | 87.2 | 91.5 | 95.4 | 88.8 | 87.6 | 59.1 | 92.7 | 86.9 | 95.2 | 99.6 | 88.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 96 | 97.9 | 85.1 | 94.6 | 86.4 | 47.2 | 95.7 | 86.9 | 88.5 | 85.3 | 88.7 |
Usage Scores
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