Leica
SL3-S
Fast 24.6MP L-mount hybrid with 6K open-gate video, 30fps burst, and 5-axis stabilization.
$5,295
Released Jan 2025
Leica
SOFORT 2
Hybrid instant camera with digital capture, Bluetooth, internal image storage, and Instax mini printing.
$399
Released Nov 2023
SL3-S is 1.2 years newer.
Wins
SL3-S
Wins
SOFORT 2
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- ASL3-S has higher IBIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- ASL3-S has higher ISO max (native) (200,000 vs 1,600)
- ASL3-S has higher Resolution (24.6 MP vs 4.9 MP)
- BSOFORT 2 has lower Weight (320 g vs 768 g)
- ASL3-S has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
SL3-S
141 × 108 × 83 mm
768 g (1.69 lb / 27.09 oz)
SOFORT 2
123 × 86 × 44 mm
320 g (0.71 lb / 11.29 oz)
SL3-S is 18mm wider, 22mm taller, and 39mm thicker than SOFORT 2.
SL3-S is 448 g heavier than SOFORT 2.
Depth (front-to-back): 83mm SL3-S · 44mm SOFORT 2
Sensor size, to scale
SL3-S
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
SL3-S
✓ more lensesLeica L
80+
native lenses available
SOFORT 2: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
SL3-S
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, Apple ProRes
IBIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.2, 108, 82.7
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
200,000 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Resolution
24.6 MP vs 4.9 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
SOFORT 2
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 123, 86, 44
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC
Weight
320 g vs 768 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
SL3-S
Pros
- ✓6K open-gate video
- ✓30fps electronic burst
- ✓24.6MP full-frame
- ✓CFexpress plus SD
Cons
- –Lower resolution than SL3
- –Large body
- –Premium price
SOFORT 2
Pros
- ✓Hybrid instant workflow
- ✓Bluetooth
- ✓Creative film styles
- ✓Instax mini prints
Cons
- –Tiny sensor
- –No video
- –Instant-camera image quality
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, SL3-S or SOFORT 2?
SL3-S scores 8.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for SOFORT 2 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the SL3-S and SOFORT 2?
SL3-S is 24.6 MP and SOFORT 2 is 4.9 MP, so the SL3-S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the SL3-S and SOFORT 2 have in-body image stabilization?
SL3-S has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while sOFORT 2 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the SL3-S and SOFORT 2?
SL3-S weighs 768 g and SOFORT 2 weighs 320 g, so the SOFORT 2 is 448 g lighter.
Do the SL3-S and SOFORT 2 record 4K video?
SL3-S: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p. SOFORT 2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the SL3-S and SOFORT 2 weather sealed?
SL3-S: Yes. SOFORT 2: No.
How much does each cost?
SL3-S launched at $5,295 and SOFORT 2 at $399. The SOFORT 2 is $4,896 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.