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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
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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.
| 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.
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 →