Leica SL3vs Nikon Zf
Leica
Leica SL3 (2024)
Starting from £6499 new
Best for Professional & luxury hybrid shooters
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
Who should buy what
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
Nikon Zf (2023)
- Photographers who want full-frame Z quality in a retro-styled body
- Street and travel photographers attracted to the classic dial aesthetic
- Zfc owners who want to step up to full-frame without losing the retro design
- Anyone who wants the best-looking full-frame mirrorless available
Quick take: The leica sl3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the nikon zf is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL3 (2024) | Nikon Zf (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,499 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 410 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 875g body only | 710g with battery |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL3 | Nikon Zf |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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