Leica SL3 vs Leica SL3-S

Key Differences

  • Leica SL3-S has a better continuous shooting (30 fps vs 5 fps).
  • Leica SL3 has a better effective resolution (60.3 MP vs 24.6 MP).
  • Leica SL3-S has a better buffer (raw) (180 shots vs 80 shots).
  • Leica SL3-S has a better 4k recording (Up to 120p vs Up to 60p).
  • Leica SL3-S has a better 1080p recording (Up to 240p vs Up to 180p).
Product
Leica SL3
Leica
$6,995
Leica SL3-S
Leica
$5,995
Imaging
Sensor TypeBSI CMOSBSI CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-FrameFull-Frame
Effective Resolution60.3 MP24.6 MP
Max Image Size8K6K
Lens MountLeica LLeica L
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)50 โ€“ 10000080 โ€“ 200000
ISO Range (Extended)โˆ’40 โ€“ 400000
Mechanical Shutter1/80001/8000
Electronic Shutter1/160001/16000
Flash Sync Speed1/2501/250
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting5 fps30 fps
Buffer (RAW)80 shots180 shots
Video Capture
Max Resolution8K6K
8K RecordingUp to 30pโˆ’
4K RecordingUp to 60pUp to 120p
1080p RecordingUp to 180pUp to 240p
10-bit InternalYesYes
Recording LimitNo limitNo limit
Log ProfilesL-Log / HLG / Rec.709L-Log / HLG / Rec.709
Built-in MicStereoStereo
Headphone JackYesYes
Mic InputYesYes
HDMI OutputFull-size (Type A)Full-size (Type A)
Focus
Phase Detect Points779779
Contrast Detect Pointsโˆ’โˆ’
Low Light AF-5 EV-6 EV
Eye AFYesYes
Animal AFYesYes
Vehicle AFNoNo
Viewfinder
EVF TypeOLEDOLED
EVF Resolution5.76M dots5.76M dots
EVF Magnification0.78x0.78x
Monitor
LCD Size3.2"3.2"
LCD Resolution2.30M dots2.30M dots
LCD TypeTiltingTilting
Touch ScreenYesYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetoothv5.0v5.0
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$6,995$5,995
Body MaterialAluminum / MagnesiumAluminum / Magnesium
Dimensions141.2ร—108ร—84.6 mm141.2ร—108ร—84.6 mm
Weight769g (1.70 lb)768g (1.69 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
In-Body StabilizationYesYes
Battery Life (EVF)260 shots330 shots
Battery Life (LCD)260 shots330 shots
Battery TypeBP-SCL6BP-SCL6