Upgrade Guide
Leica Leica SL2→Leica Leica SL3
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Leica SL2. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Leica SL3
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Resolution60MP vs 47MP (+13MP)
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StabilisationImproved — 7.5-stop IBIS
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Burst rate30fps electronic vs 20fps
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Generation5 years newer (2024 vs 2019)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL2 | Leica SL3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.0 | ||
| Travel | -3.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Leica SL2 | Leica SL3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £6,499 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 47MP | 60MP | ↑ |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 7.5-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 30fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 875g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | 3.2" fixed touchscreen | |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Leica L-mount | |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
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