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Leica SL3-S vs A7R V
Quick take: The A7R V has the highest resolution at 61MP; the A7R V is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 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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Verdictwhich should you buy?
A7R V — Landscape, Studio & Commercial: 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.
Who should buy what
A7R V (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- Commercial and advertising photographers who need 61MP files
- Landscape photographers who want extraordinary detail in large prints
- A7R IV owners upgrading to AI-based autofocus and a better EVF
- Studio photographers who want the highest resolution Sony offers
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Leica SL3-SLeica · 2025 | A7R VSony · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,489 | £2,999Best |
| Sensor | 24.6MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.0MP | 61.0MPBest |
| Video | 6K/30p open gate, 4K/60p, 10-bit, L-Log | 8K/25p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 5-stop IBIS | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 30fps (electronic)Best | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 315 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 852g (with battery and card) | 723g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | Tilting touchscreen | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L (L-mount) | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 10Gbit, full-size HDMI 2.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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 SL3-S
A7R V
Portrait
7.7/10
8.9/10
Street
5.6/10
6.5/10
Travel
5.5/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
7.5/10
8.3/10
Filmmaking
7.2/10
7.7/10
Documentary
7.2/10
7.9/10
Sports & Action
7.7/10
7.7/10
Landscape
6.7/10
8.1/10
Wildlife
7.5/10
8.2/10
Casual
4.4/10
5.3/10
Food
6.8/10
8.4/10
Macro
5.8/10
8.1/10
Architecture
6.9/10
8.6/10
Astrophotography
6.3/10
7.0/10
Vlogging & Video
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6.4/10
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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