Upgrade Guide
Leica SL3→Leica Leica M EV1
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the SL3. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Leica M EV1
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Generation1 year newer (2025 vs 2024)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (60MP)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | SL3 | Leica M EV1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -2.8 | ||
| Street | +0.1 | ||
| Travel | -0.6 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -5.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | -5.3 | ||
| Sports & Action | -5.5 | ||
| Landscape | -1.6 | ||
| Wildlife | -5.5 | ||
| Casual | -2.2 | ||
| Food | -2.3 | ||
| Macro | -2.5 | ||
| Architecture | -1.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.7 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | SL3 | Leica M EV1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,499 | £6,799 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (triple-resolution) | |
| Resolution | 60MP | 60MP | |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes | None (stills-only) | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Manual focus only (no AF motor, M-mount lenses) | |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 4.5fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 410 shots (CIPA) | 244 shots (CIPA, LCD) | ↓ |
| Weight | 875g (body only) | 499g (with battery) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76x magnification | |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | Fixed touchscreen | |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Leica M-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD (UHS-II) + 64GB internal |
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