Leica SL2vs Leica SL3
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Leica SL3 (2024)
Starting from £6499 new
Best for Professional & luxury hybrid shooters
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
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
Leica SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
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 leica sl2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL2 (2019) | Leica SL3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £6,499 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 875g body only |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | 3.2" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL2 | Leica SL3 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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