Leica SL3
2024Unverified60MP full-frame flagship with Leica's minimalist control philosophy and Maestro IV processing
Launch price $6,995Today $6,995
Then vs. now
7668Aging gracefully — only 8 points off its 2024 standing.
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| Dimension | At launch | Today |
|---|---|---|
| Image quality | 91 | 84 |
| Autofocus | 78 | 68 |
| Video | 80 | 69 |
| Ergonomics | 84 | 81 |
| Speed | 68 | 61 |
| Value | 52 | 47 |
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Why the Leica SL3 stands out
Where it beats the average camera in its class.
Max video resolutionBest in class
8K30p internal
50% more than the 5,320 average
ISO range
50-100000
2.1× more than the 46,733 average
Viewfinder resolution
5.76M dots
11% more than the 5 average
Sensor size
Full-frame BSI CMOS
9% more than the 792 average
Specifications
Sensor
- Resolution
- 60 MP
- Sensor size
- Full-frame BSI CMOS
- ISO range
- 50-100000
Performance
- Burst rate
- 5 fps mechanical (15 fps electronic)
- Viewfinder resolution
- 5.76M dots
Video
- Max video resolution
- 8K30p internal
Body
- Weight
- 846 g
- Battery life (CIPA)
- 260 shots
- Storage
- Dual SD UHS-II
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