Leica
SL3
60MP L-mount flagship with 8K video and Leica color science.
$6,995
Last updated May 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
60.3 MP
Sensor
Full Frame
ISO max
100,000
Burst
30 fps
4K
60 fps
IBIS
5-stop
Weight
769 g
Sensor size
Leica SL3
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
Leica SL3
141 × 108 × 85 mm
769 g (1.70 lb / 27.13 oz)
141 × 108 × 85 mm · 769 g (1.70 lb / 27.13 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Excellent8.5/ 10
- · 60.3MP — excellent for large prints and crops
- · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
Sports & Action
Fair5.5/ 10
- · 30fps burst — pro-level action capture
- · 779 AF points — good coverage
Video & Hybrid
Excellent9.0/ 10
- · 8K recording for future-proof footage
- · 4K 60p smooth motion
Landscape
Excellent10.0/ 10
- · 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints
- · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
Travel
Limited3.5/ 10
- · Weather sealed for varied conditions
- · IBIS for handheld low-light
Wildlife
Good6.5/ 10
- · 30fps burst captures fleeting moments
- · Animal subject recognition
Vlogging
Fair5.5/ 10
- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
- · IBIS reduces handheld shake
Pros
- ✓ 60MP
- ✓ 8K video
- ✓ Leica build
- ✓ L-mount
Cons
- – Very expensive
- – Heavy
- – Large files
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Leica SL3
Sensor
Resolution60.3 MP
Sensor typeFull-frame BSI CMOS
Sensor size36 x 24 mm
AA filterNo
Processor
ProcessorMaestro IV
ISO
ISO min (native)50
ISO max (native)100,000
ISO max (expanded)100,000
Shutter
Shutter typeMechanical focal-plane + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec
Autofocus
AF systemPhase detection AF + contrast AF
AF points / zones779
AF frame coverage100 %
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Animal
Burst
Burst (mechanical)7 fps
Burst (electronic)30 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
Video
Max resolution8K / C8K
4K max frame rate60 fps
Max video bit rate150 Mbps
Internal RAW videoYes
Log profileL-Log / HLG
CodecsH.265, H.264, Apple ProRes
Stabilization
In-body stabilizationYes
IBIS effectiveness5 stops
Body
Weight769 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)141.2 × 108 × 84.6 mm
Weather sealingYes
Battery
BatteryBP-SCL6
Storage
Card slots2
Card typesCFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
Viewfinder
Viewfinder typeOLED EVF
EVF resolution5,760,000 dots
EVF magnification0.78 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz
LCD
LCD size3.2 in
LCD typeTilting
TouchscreenYes
Connectivity
USBUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1 / 10Gbps
HDMIFull HDMI 2.1 (Type A)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Lens Mount
Lens mountLeica L