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SL3-S

Fast 24.6MP L-mount hybrid with 6K open-gate video, 30fps burst, and 5-axis stabilization.

$5,295

Launch price

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Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

24.6 MP

Sensor

Full Frame

ISO max

200,000

Burst

30 fps

4K

60 fps

IBIS

5-stop

Weight

768 g

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Sensor size

Leica SL3-S

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 shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

141 × 108 × 83 mm · 768 g (1.69 lb / 27.09 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Good
7.5/ 10
  • · 24.6MP — solid resolution
  • · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation

Sports & Action

Good
7.5/ 10
  • · 30fps burst — pro-level action capture
  • · 779 AF points — good coverage

Video & Hybrid

Excellent
8.5/ 10
  • · 6K video for oversampled 4K
  • · 4K 60p smooth motion

Landscape

Excellent
8.0/ 10
  • · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
  • · ISO 50 base — best dynamic range

Travel

Fair
4.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for varied conditions
  • · IBIS for handheld low-light

Wildlife

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · 30fps burst captures fleeting moments
  • · Animal subject recognition

Vlogging

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
  • · IBIS reduces handheld shake

Pros

  • 6K open-gate video
  • 30fps electronic burst
  • 24.6MP full-frame
  • CFexpress plus SD

Cons

  • Lower resolution than SL3
  • Large body
  • Premium price

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Leica SL3-S

Sensor

Resolution24.6 MP
Sensor typeFull-frame BSI CMOS
Sensor size36 x 24 mm
AA filterNo

Processor

ProcessorMaestro IV

ISO

ISO min (native)50
ISO max (native)200,000
ISO max (expanded)200,000

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 resolution6K Open Gate
4K max frame rate60 fps
1080p max frame rate120 fps
Max video bit rate200 Mbps
Internal RAW videoYes
Log profileL-Log / HLG
CodecsH.265, H.264, Apple ProRes

Stabilization

Stabilization type5-axis in-body image stabilization
In-body stabilization (IBIS)Yes
IBIS effectiveness5 stops

Body

Weight768 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)141.2 × 108 × 82.7 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