Canon EOS R3vs Leica SL3
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
View Canon EOS R3
Leica
Leica SL3 (2024)
Starting from £6499 new
Best for Professional & luxury hybrid shooters
View Leica SL3
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
Professional & Luxury Hybrid Shooters — Leica SL3 (2024): Leica's most capable mirrorless — 60MP, 30fps burst, 8K ProRes, and 7.5-stop IBIS with L-mount's growing lens ecosystem.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- Professional sports and photojournalism photographers
- Canon users who need the fastest burst and most reliable AF in the system
- R5 users who want a pro-grade grip and faster shooting speed
- Event photographers who need eye-controlled AF and dual card slots
Leica SL3 (2024)
- Leica photographers who want autofocus full-frame in the L-mount system
- SL2 owners upgrading to 60MP and improved autofocus performance
- Professionals who want Leica build quality with L-mount lens versatility
- Photographers who want to share lenses across Leica, Sigma, and Lumix bodies
Quick take: The leica sl3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the canon eos r3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Leica SL3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £6,499 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 875g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | Leica SL3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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