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
69 Overall Score
Price $5,015
Snapshot
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-H2S | Nikon Z Z9 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24MP full-frame | 61MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 779 | 693 | 425 | 493 | 1053 | 779 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 10 | 40 | 30 | 40 | 30 |
| Video | 6K | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 227 | 723 | 579 | 1160 | 609 | 658 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica SL SL3-S | 94.1 | 98 | 87.9 | 87.1 | 49.9 | 51.3 | 46.7 | 87.1 | 78.6 | 27.4 | 88.4 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.9 | 99.2 | 97.1 | 78.8 | 95.9 | 77.4 | 94.4 | 87.1 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 98.6 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 90.2 | 96.8 | 94.6 | 93.4 | 97.9 | 96.9 | 98.5 | 99 | 95.4 | 89.7 | 95.1 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92 | 91.3 | 99.3 | 96 | 98.8 | 71.1 | 98.1 | 87.1 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 88.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.9 | 90.5 | 95.1 | 93.4 | 98.5 | 65 | 97.5 | 99 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 99.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Compare | 97.8 | 90.7 | 96.1 | 91.5 | 94.2 | 55.4 | 92.6 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 88.4 |
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