

Spec level
66/ 100
#24 of 95
MSRP
$5,295
New
$5,665
Used
$4,678
Sensor
24.6 MP
Full frame
Spec level
Where it sits among the others for its price, and what makes up its level.
Leica SL3-SOther cameras
| Resolution | 24.6 MP | 4.7 of 14 | |
| Burst | 30 fps | 8.7 of 12 | |
| Viewfinder | 5.8M-dot EVF, 0.78× | 7 of 10 | |
| Stabilization | in-body stabilization | 8 of 8 | |
| Card slots | dual slots (CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II) | 6.8 of 8 | |
| Build and battery | weather-sealed, 315 shots (CIPA) | 4.5 of 8 | |
| Autofocus | 779 AF points | 3 of 6 | |
| Screen | 2.3M-dot tilting screen | 4.2 of 6 | |
| Shutter and ISO | ISO 200,000, 1/16,000 s electronic | 3.9 of 6 | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5, full HDMI, headphone | 3.2 of 4 |
Specifications
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| Spec | Value | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | MirrorlessB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Leica SL3-S Mirrorless CameraLaunch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 new SL3-S Mirrorless hybrid cameraCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 full-frame mirrorless cameraAdorama · Read by agent · page · scraped Sep 17, 2026 Mirrorless full-frame system cameraDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Body typeSLR-style mirrorlessManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Mirrorless full-frame system camera | B&H+5 |
| Lens mount | L-MountB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Lens Mount | L-MountWex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Lens Mount | L-MountCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Leica L-mount directly accepts compatible lensesAdorama · Read by agent · page · scraped Sep 17, 2026 Leica L bayonet with contact strip for lens-camera communicationDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Lens mountLeica LPress release · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Thanks to the L-Mount, the SL3-S can be combinedManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Leica L bayonet with contact strip for communication between lens and camera | B&H+5 |
| Sensor size | Full frame (36 × 24 mm)B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Image Sensor | Full-Frame BSI CMOSLaunch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 24MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS SensorWex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Sensor Format | Full FrameCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Sensor Size | Full-frameAdorama · Read by agent · page · scraped Sep 17, 2026 Mirrorless full-frame system cameraDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Sensor size36 × 24 mmPress release · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 A new BSI CMOS full-frame sensor with 24-megapixel native resolutionManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Mirrorless full-frame system camera | B&H+6 |
| Sensor resolution | 24.6 MPB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Effective: 24.6 MegapixelWex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Effective Megapixels | 24.6Crutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 24.6 million effective pixelsAdorama · Read by agent · page · scraped Sep 17, 2026 25.3 MP/24.6 MP (total/effective)DPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Effective pixels24.6 megapixelsDisagrees: Launch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 24MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS SensorDisagrees: Press release · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 24-megapixel native resolutionDisagrees: Manufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 25.3 MP/24.6 MP (total/effective) | B&H+4 |
| In-body stabilization | YesB&H · Read by agent · 5-axis · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-AxisLaunch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization IBIS system that provides up to 5 stopsWex · Read by agent · 5 stops · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 5-axis image stabilization up to 5-stopsCrutchfield · Read by agent · 5 stops · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 5-axis in-body image stabilizationAdorama · Read by agent · 5 stops · page · scraped Sep 17, 2026 5-axis image stabilization up to 5 stopsDPReview · Read by agent · 5 stops · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Image stabilizationSensor-shiftPress release · Read by agent · 5 stops · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Image stabilization of up to 5 stops integrated into the camera bodyManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 5-axis image stabilization | B&H+6 |
| Initial release date | 2025-01-16Press release · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Wetzlar, 16th January 2025 | Leica |
| Price | ||
| Initial release MSRP | newsshooter.com+1 | |
| Current new price | B&H+1 | |
| Current used price | $4,678B&H · Used from · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Used from $3,999.95eBay (used) · Average of 14 used Buy It Now listings · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 $6,211.47 Leica SL3-S 10644 Full Frame Mirrorless Digital Camera Body from Japan D1027
$6,804.65 Leica SL3-S Body
$6,234.67 Leica SL3-S 10644 Full Frame Digital Mirrorless Camera Body from Japan D1015
$6,283.44 Leica SL3-S Body Excellent Condition [10644]
$6,404.62 Leica SL3-S Body
$7,420.42 Leica SL3-S 10644 Full Frame Mirrorless Digital Camera Body 24MP Black H0923
$6,553.57 Leica SL3-S 10644 Full Frame Mirrorless Digital Camera Body 24MP Black H0923
$7,264.04 Leica SL3-S Body Excellent Condition [10644]
$6,686.94 Leica SL3-S 10644 Full Frame Mirrorless Digital Camera Body 24MP Black H0923
$6,821.75 Leica SL3-S 10644 Full Frame Mirrorless Digital Camera Body 24MP Black H0923
$6,426.84 Leica SL3-S Body [10644]
$5,880.66 Leica SL3-S Body Used [10644]
$4,596 Leica SL3-S Body 5992856
$4,548 Leica SL3-S Mirrorless Body 05994346MPB (used) · Used from · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 from $3,739 | B&H+2 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF points | B&H+2 | |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 3.2″B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Tilting 3.2" Touchscreen LCDLaunch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 3.2″ 5.7m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCDWex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Screen Size [inches] | 3.2”Crutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 LCD Screen Size | 3.2"Adorama · Read by agent · page · scraped Sep 17, 2026 3.2" backlit LEDDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Screen size3.2″Press release · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 the tilting 3.2-inch high-res touchscreenManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 3.2" (backlight LED) | B&H+6 |
| Display resolution | 2.33M dotsB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Resolution | 2,332,800 DotWex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Screen Resolution | 2,332,800 dotsCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 2,332,800 dotsAdorama · Read by agent · page · scraped Sep 17, 2026 2,332,800 dotsDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Screen dots2332800 dotsManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 2,332,800 pixels (dots) | B&H+5 |
| Display articulation | TiltingB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Display Type | Tilting 3.2" Touchscreen LCDLaunch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 3.2″ 5.7m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCDCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 tilting LCD touchscreenDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Articulated LCDTiltingPress release · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 the tilting 3.2-inch high-res touchscreen | B&H+4 |
| Touchscreen | YesB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Tilting 3.2" Touchscreen LCDLaunch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Tilting Touchscreen LCDCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Touchscreen | YesAdorama · Read by agent · page · scraped Sep 17, 2026 touch panelDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Touch screenYesPress release · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 the tilting 3.2-inch high-res touchscreenManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 touch display | B&H+5 |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | ElectronicB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Type | Electronic (OLED)Launch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 5.76m-Dot 0.78x-Mag. EyeRes OLED EVFCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 electronic OLED viewfinder with eye sensorAdorama · Read by agent · page · scraped Sep 17, 2026 Viewfinder (EVF)DPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Viewfinder typeElectronicPress release · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 The EyeRes® viewfinder of the Leica SL3-S ... offers full control over the exposure and composition of shots even before the shutter is releasedManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Viewfinder (EVF) | B&H+5 |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5.76M dotsB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Resolution | 5,760,000 DotLaunch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 5.76m-Dot 0.78x-Mag. EyeRes OLED EVFCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 5.76-million-dot electronic OLED viewfinderAdorama · Read by agent · page · scraped Sep 17, 2026 Resolution: 5,760,000 dotsDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Viewfinder resolution5760000 dotsPress release · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 a resolution of 5.76 million pixelsManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Resolution: 5,760,000 pixels (dots) | B&H+5 |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78×Launch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 5.76m-Dot 0.78x-Mag. EyeRes OLED EVFAdorama · Read by agent · page · scraped Sep 17, 2026 approx. 0.76x at aspect ratio: 3:2 / approx. 0.78x at aspect ratio: 4:3Manufacturer · Read by agent · 0.76x at 3:2 · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 approx. 0.78x with aspect ratio 4:3Disagrees: B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Magnification | Approx. 0.76xDisagrees: DPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Viewfinder magnification0.76× | newsshooter.com+2 |
| Body | ||
| Battery type | BP-SCL6Crutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 BP-SCL6 Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery | Crutchfield |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 315 shotsAdorama · Read by agent · 1042 shots with adapted cycle · page · scraped Sep 17, 2026 315 shots (based on CIPA standard)DPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Battery Life (CIPA)315Manufacturer · Read by agent · 1042 shots with adjusted cycle · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 315 shots (according to CIPA standard) | Adorama+2 |
| Weight | 852 gDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Weight (inc. batteries)852 g | DPReview |
| Weight (body only) | 768 gB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 2 lb / 768 g (Body Only)Adorama · Read by agent · page · scraped Sep 17, 2026 Approx. 27 oz (768g) (Without battery, SD card, body cap)Manufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Approx. 768 g (without battery, SD card, camera bayonet cover) | B&H+2 |
| Dimensions | B&H+1 | |
| Weatherproofing | YesB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 IP54-certified solid all-metal bodyLaunch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 encased in a weather-resistant, all-metal bodyWex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Splash Water Protected in accordance with IEC Standard 60529 (protection type IP54)Crutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 IP54 weather rating for working in adverse conditionsAdorama · Read by agent · page · scraped Sep 17, 2026 splash water protected (IP54)DPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Environmentally sealedYesPress release · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Securely protected by an IP54-certified solid all-metal bodyManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 protected against splash water according to IEC standard 60529 (protection class IP54) | B&H+6 |
| Photo | ||
| Max ISO (native) | B&H+2 | |
| Max ISO (with expansion) | 200,000Crutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 ISO range: 50-200,000Manufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Manual: Photo ISO 50–ISO 200 000B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 ISO Sensitivity | Native: 100 to 200,000Crutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 ISO range: 50-200,000DPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Native ISO (maximum)200000 | B&H+2 |
| Max still resolution | Crutchfield+2 | |
| Fastest shutter (mechanical) | 1/8000 sB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Mechanical Shutter**<br>1/8000 to 30 SecondsWex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Shutter Speed Fast | 1/8000sCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 30 to 1/8000 seconds with mechanical shutterAdorama · Read by agent · page · scraped Sep 17, 2026 Mechanical shutter: 30 min to 1/8000 sDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Maximum shutter speed1/8000 secManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Mech. Shutter: 30 m to 1/8000 s | B&H+5 |
| Fastest shutter (electronic) | 1/16000 sB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Electronic Shutter**<br>1/16000 to 60 SecondsCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 60 to 1/16000 seconds with the electronic shutterAdorama · Read by agent · page · scraped Sep 17, 2026 electronic shutter: 60 s to 1/16000 sDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Maximum shutter speed (electronic)1/16000 secManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Electric shutter function: 60 s to 1/16000 s | B&H+4 |
| Slowest shutter | B&H | |
| Max burst | 30 fpsB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Up to 30 fps at Maximum ResolutionLaunch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 up to 30 fps ShootingCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 30 fps with the electronic shutterDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Continuous drive30 fpsPress release · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 continuous shooting with the Leica SL3-S at up to 30 frames per second with full autofocus supportManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 30 fps, 12 bit, AF, electric shutter | B&H+4 |
| RAW bit depth | 14-bitB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Bit Depth | 14-BitCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 DNG (14-bit Digital Negative)Adorama · Read by agent · page · scraped Sep 17, 2026 DNG: 14 bitManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 DNG™: | 14 bit (12 bit also possible depending on the continuous shooting mode) | B&H+3 |
| Still file formats | RAW 5JPEG 5B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Image File Format | DNG, JPEGCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 DNG (raw data), DNG + JPG, JPGAdorama · Read by agent · page · scraped Sep 17, 2026 DNG (raw data), DNG + JPG, JPGDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 File formatDNG, JPEG (DCF 2.0, Exif 3.0)Manufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 DNG™ (raw data), DNG + JPG, JPG (DCF 2.0, Exif 3.00) | B&H+4 |
| Video | ||
| Movie capture formats | Not stated by any source | |
| Max movie resolution | Not stated by any source | |
| Recording formats | H.264 3H.265 3ProRes 3B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit ... ProRes 4:2:2 ... H.264 ALL-Intra 4:2:2 10-BitDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 FormatH.264, H.265Press release · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 ProRes 4:2:2 HQ in 5.8K at 30 fps or C4K at 60 fps can also be internally recordedManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 h.265 AAC 48 kHz/16 Bit<br>h.264 AAC 48 kHz/16 Bit<br>MOV:<br>h.265 LPCM 48 kHz/24 Bit<br>h.264 LPCM 48 kHz/24 Bit<br>ProRes LPCM 48 kHz/24 Bit | B&H+2 |
| Video bit depth | B&H+2 | |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | CFexpress Type B SD UHS-IIB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Slot 1: CFexpress Type B<br>Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Launch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 CFexpress Type B & SD UHS-II Card SlotsPress release · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 It has slots for CFexpress type B and UHS-II SD memory cardsManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 UHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC card + CFexpress card type B (recommended)Disagrees: Adorama · Read by agent · slot count not stated · page · scraped Sep 17, 2026 UHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC card + CFexpress card type B | B&H+2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Wireless | Wi-FiWex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 WLAN (with Leica FOTOS app)Crutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Wi-Fi 5 (MIMO) and BluetoothAdorama · Read by agent · page · scraped Sep 17, 2026 WLAN | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHzPress release · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Bluetooth and Wi-Fi with MIMO technologyManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 IEEE802.11a/n/ac, 5 GHz | B&H+4 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, 5.0Wex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Bluetooth 5.0Crutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Bluetooth 5.0 (BLE)Adorama · Read by agent · page · scraped Sep 17, 2026 Bluetooth 5.0 LEPress release · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Bluetooth and Wi-Fi with MIMO technologyManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Wex+3 |
| GPS (built-in) | NoB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 GPS<br>\* _Via Connected Smartphone_Crutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 GPS-enabled | Via SmartphoneAdorama · Read by agent · page · scraped Sep 17, 2026 Available via Leica FOTOS app (country-specific limitations)DPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 GPSNoneManufacturer · Read by agent · phone-based location · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Can be activated via the Leica FOTOS app | B&H+4 |
| Ports | USB-C 5HDMI (Full) 3Microphone 3.5 mm 4Headphone 3.5 mm 4Timecode 3B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 1x USB-C Input/Output ... 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Microphone Input/OutputLaunch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 HDMI 2.1 Type A ... Timecode Interface ... USB-CCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 HDMI 2.1 Type A output ... USB 3.1 Type C ... timecode interface ... 3.5mm stereo input jack ... 3.5mm stereo audio out jackDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Microphone portYes ... Headphone portYesPress release · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 a USB-C port for fast data transfer ... a full-size HDMI 2.1 output ... A dedicated timecode interfaceManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Timecode interface<br>HDMI socket 2.1 Type A<br>USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C<br>Audio output 3.5 mm/audio input 3.5 mm | B&H+4 |
| UVC/UAC webcam | Not stated by any source | |
| UVC/UAC max resolution | Not stated by any source | |
Sources
Every page read for this camera, and when it was scraped.