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Leica M EV1 vs Leica SL3-S
Quick take: The Leica M EV1 has the highest resolution at 60MP; the Leica SL3-S is the most affordable; only the Leica SL3-S is weather sealed.
15 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Leica M EV1Leica · 2025 | Leica SL3-SLeica · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,799 | £4,489Best |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (triple-resolution) | 24.6MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MPBest | 25.0MP |
| Video | None (stills-only) | 6K/30p open gate, 4K/60p, 10-bit, L-Log |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (no AF motor, M-mount lenses) | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 30fps (electronic)Best |
| Battery Life | 244 shots (CIPA, LCD) | 315 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 499g (with battery)Best | 852g (with battery and card) |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76x magnification | EVF |
| Screen | Fixed touchscreen | Tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Leica L (L-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) + 64GB internal | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 10Gbit, full-size HDMI 2.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Leica M EV1
Leica SL3-S
Portrait
5.4/10
7.7/10
Street
6.0/10
5.6/10
Travel
5.3/10
5.5/10
Wedding & Events
2.7/10
7.5/10
Documentary
2.1/10
7.2/10
Sports & Action
2.0/10
7.7/10
Landscape
6.2/10
6.7/10
Wildlife
2.0/10
7.5/10
Casual
2.5/10
4.4/10
Food
5.2/10
6.8/10
Macro
3.9/10
5.8/10
Architecture
6.7/10
6.9/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
6.3/10
Filmmaking
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7.2/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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