Leica
SL (Typ 601)
Original L-mount full-frame mirrorless that launched Leica's SL system before SL2/SL3.
$7,450
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Last updated June 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
24 MP
Sensor
Full Frame
ISO max
25,600
Burst
20 fps
4K
60 fps
IBIS
7-stop
Weight
847 g
Battery
640 shots
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Sensor size
Leica SL (Typ 601)
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Leica L mount
30
First-party
50
Third-party
80+
Total available
Mount introduced 2018
Body size, to scale
Front view
Width × Height
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Back view
Width × Height — same proportions as the front
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85.6 × 54 mm
Top view
Width × Depth (front-to-back)
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85.6 × 54 mm
147 × 104 × 39 mm · 847 g (1.87 lb / 29.88 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Good- · 24MP — solid resolution
- · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
Sports & Action
Good- · 20fps burst — fast action ready
- · Pre-Capture records before you press shutter
Video & Hybrid
Good- · 4K recording
- · 4K 60p smooth motion
Landscape
Good- · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
Travel
Good- · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting
- · Weather sealed for varied conditions
Wildlife
Excellent- · 20fps burst captures fleeting moments
- · Bird AF subject recognition
Vlogging
Fair- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
- · IBIS reduces handheld shake
Pros
- ✓ First Leica SL body
- ✓ 24MP full-frame
- ✓ Rugged build
- ✓ L-mount foundation
Cons
- – Heavy
- – Slow AF by modern standards
- – Superseded by SL2/SL3
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Leica SL (Typ 601)