Leica

SL3

Name: Leica SL3
Brand: Leica

$6,995~

MSRP (prices vary)

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Released: March 7, 2024

Full-Frame

Sensor

60.3MP

Resolution

Max Video

○

IBIS

5fps

Burst

779

AF Points

Who the Leica SL3 is for

The Leica SL3 is a 60.3MP full-frame mirrorless camera, aimed at high-resolution detail work.

A 60MP full-frame L-mount camera combining Leica design with high-resolution capability.
Phase-detection autofocus, in-body stabilization and a high-res multi-shot mode.
8K video, robust build and access to the open L-mount alliance lens ecosystem.

Best for

Video and filmmaking — 8K capture, 10-bit internal and Log.
Landscapes, studio and big prints — 60.3MP of detail with room to crop.
Travel and the outdoors — in-body stabilisation plus weather sealing.
Low-light and events — a large full-frame sensor and ISO to 100,000.

Keep in mind

Single card slot — no in-camera backup, which matters for critical paid jobs.

How the Leica SL3 compares to other Leica L Full-Frame cameras

Every figure below is measured against the 6 Leica L Full-Frame cameras in the catalogue, so you can see where this camera actually sits rather than reading its spec sheet in isolation.

Spec	This camera	Where it lands
Weight	769g (1.70 lb)	the heaviest of 6
Price (MSRP)	$6,995	the most expensive of 6
Resolution	60.3MP	2nd highest of 6
4K frame rate	60p	3rd fastest of 6

What Full-Frame means in practice

A full-frame sensor at 60.3MP gives the shallowest depth of field of the three formats at any given framing and aperture, and the most sensor area to gather light with. That is the physical reason full-frame bodies tend to be the larger and heavier option: the lenses that cover the format have to be bigger too.

Video, stabilisation and weather sealing

4K runs to 60p, giving headroom for smooth motion or a modest slow-motion cut. 10-bit recording internally means colour survives grading rather than banding when pushed. A log profile is available, which trades a flat-looking file for latitude in post.

In-body stabilisation steadies any lens mounted on it, including primes with no stabilisation of their own. The body is weather-sealed.

Full Specifications

Imaging

Sensor Type	BSI CMOS
Sensor Size	Full-Frame
Image Processor	Maestro IV
Effective Resolution	60.3 MP
Lens Mount	Leica L

Exposure Control

ISO Range (Native)	50 – 100000
ISO Range (Extended)	−
Mechanical Shutter	1/8000
Electronic Shutter	1/16000
Flash Sync Speed	1/250
Built-in Flash	No

Still Image Capture

Continuous Shooting	5 fps

Video Capture

Max Resolution	8K
8K Recording	Up to 30p
4K Recording	Up to 60p
1080p Recording	Up to 180p
10-bit Internal	Yes
Recording Limit	No limit
Log Profiles	L-Log / HLG / Rec.709
Built-in Mic	Stereo
Headphone Jack	Yes
Mic Input	Yes
HDMI Output	Full-size (Type A)

Focus

Phase Detect Points	779
Contrast Detect Points	−
Low Light AF	-5 EV
Eye AF	Yes
Animal AF	Yes
Vehicle AF	No

Viewfinder

EVF Type	OLED
EVF Resolution	5.76M dots
EVF Magnification	0.78x

Monitor

LCD Size	3.2"
LCD Resolution	2.30M dots
LCD Type	Tilting
Touch Screen	Yes

Interface

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	v5.0
USB	USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Slots	1x CFexpress Type B + 1x SD UHS-II
GPS	No

General

Price (MSRP)	$6,995
Body Material	Aluminum / Magnesium
Dimensions	141.2×108×84.6 mm
Weight	769g (1.70 lb)
Weather Sealed	Yes
In-Body Stabilization	Yes
Battery Life (EVF)	260 shots
Battery Life (LCD)	260 shots
Battery Type	BP-SCL6