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Leica SL3-S

A speed-focused sibling to the SL3: same 24.6MP full-frame sensor family and L-mount, but tuned for continuous shooting and video over resolution — up to 30fps electronic, unlimited internal 6K open-gate recording, and L-Log for the first time on an SL body. 10-bit 4K/60p and 6K/30p record straight to card; ProRes goes out over USB-C to an external SSD.

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Value & Depreciation
£4500
Launch price
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£4489
Today
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Value drop
Over ~1 year, this camera has cost roughly £11/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2025
Sensor
24.6MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution
25.0 MP
Mount
Leica L (L-mount)
Weight
852g (with battery and card)
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
Stabilisation
5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate
30fps (electronic)
Battery Life
315 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
6K/30p open gate, 4K/60p, 10-bit, L-Log
Viewfinder
EVF
Screen
Tilting touchscreen
Memory Cards
CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II
Connectivity
USB-C 10Gbit, full-size HDMI 2.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
Full frame
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
Screen Type
Tilting
Touchscreen
Yes
Card Slots
2
Battery Life (CIPA)
315 shots
Dimensions
151 × 108 × 84mm
Weight (Grams)
852g
Autofocus Type
On-sensor phase detect (hybrid)
Subject Detection
Face, Eye
Max Burst Rate
30.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
Yes (5.0 stops)
Maximum Native ISO
200000
Max Mechanical Shutter
1/8000
Max Electronic Shutter
1/16000
Max Video Resolution
6K
Max 4K Frame Rate
60fps
10-Bit Video
Yes
Log Profile
Yes
Built-in Microphone Input
Yes
Headphone Jack
Yes
HDMI Port Type
Full-size

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
7.7
Street
5.6
Travel
5.5
Wedding & Events
7.5
Filmmaking
7.2
Documentary
7.2
Sports & Action
7.7
Landscape
6.7
Wildlife
7.5
Casual
4.4
Food
6.8
Macro
5.8
Architecture
6.9
Astrophotography
6.3
✅ Great For
⚡
Sports & Action 7.7 Strong on burst speed, autofocus and viewfinder. 30fps electronic burst, robust phase-detect AF, and an IP54-rated weather-sealed body built for reliability under pressure.
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Portrait 7.7 Strong on autofocus, image quality / low light and lens reach / ecosystem.
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Wildlife 7.5 Strong on autofocus, burst speed and lens reach / ecosystem.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
📷
Casual 4.4 Held back by portability and value for money.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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