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Leica SL3-S vs Sony FX5
Quick take: The Leica SL3-S has the highest resolution at 25MP; the Leica SL3-S is the most affordable.
15 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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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Leica SL3-SLeica · 2025 | Sony FX5Sony · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,489Best | £4,699 |
| Sensor | 24.6MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 16.6MP full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 25.0MPBest | 16.6MP |
| Video | 6K/30p open gate, 4K/60p, 10-bit, L-Log | 5K/60p open-gate, 4K/120p, internal RAW/X-OCN, 10-bit Log, triple base ISO |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | AI-powered hybrid phase-detect AF (759 points) with subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-stop IBIS | IBIS with Dynamic Active Mode |
| Burst Rate | 30fps (electronic)Best | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 315 shots (CIPA)Best | ~105 min actual recording, ~170 min continuous (LCD) |
| Weight | 852g (with battery and card) | 734g (with battery and card)Best |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF | Optional detachable EVF (DVF-EL1), OLED |
| Screen | Tilting touchscreen | Fully articulating touchscreen (4-axis arm) |
| Mount | Leica L (L-mount) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | CFexpress Type A + SDXC (dual) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 10Gbit, full-size HDMI 2.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, full-size HDMI, 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 SL3-S
Sony FX5
Portrait
7.7/10
6.9/10
Street
5.6/10
5.3/10
Travel
5.5/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
7.5/10
7.0/10
Filmmaking
7.2/10
8.7/10
Documentary
7.2/10
8.3/10
Sports & Action
7.7/10
6.8/10
Landscape
6.7/10
5.1/10
Wildlife
7.5/10
6.8/10
Casual
4.4/10
5.1/10
Food
6.8/10
7.4/10
Macro
5.8/10
5.2/10
Architecture
6.9/10
6.1/10
Astrophotography
6.3/10
6.7/10
Vlogging & Video
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6.1/10
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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