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SL3 vs Leica SL3-S
Quick take: The SL3 has the highest resolution at 60MP; the Leica SL3-S is the most affordable.
16 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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Verdictwhich should you buy?
SL3 — Professional & Luxury Hybrid Shooters: 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
SL3 (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | SL3Leica · 2024 | Leica SL3-SLeica · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,890 | £4,489Best |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.6MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MPBest | 25.0MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes | 6K/30p open gate, 4K/60p, 10-bit, L-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | 5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 30fps (electronic) |
| Battery Life | 410 shots (CIPA)Best | 315 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 875g (body only) | 852g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | Tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Leica L (L-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, 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
SL3
Leica SL3-S
Portrait
8.2/10
7.7/10
Street
5.9/10
5.6/10
Travel
5.9/10
5.5/10
Wedding & Events
7.8/10
7.5/10
Filmmaking
7.0/10
7.2/10
Documentary
7.4/10
7.2/10
Sports & Action
7.5/10
7.7/10
Landscape
7.8/10
6.7/10
Wildlife
7.5/10
7.5/10
Casual
4.7/10
4.4/10
Food
7.5/10
6.8/10
Macro
6.4/10
5.8/10
Architecture
8.2/10
6.9/10
Astrophotography
6.1/10
6.3/10
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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