Leica
SL3
60MP L-mount flagship with 8K video and Leica color science.
$6,995
Launch priceReleased Mar 2024
Leica
SOFORT 2
Hybrid instant camera with digital capture, Bluetooth, internal image storage, and Instax mini printing.
$399
Launch priceReleased Nov 2023
SL3 is 4 months newer.
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Wins
SL3
Wins
SOFORT 2
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ASL3 has higher IBIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- ASL3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 1,600)
- ASL3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 4.9 MP)
- BSOFORT 2 has lower Weight (320 g vs 769 g)
- ASL3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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SL3
141 × 108 × 85 mm
769 g (1.70 lb / 27.13 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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SOFORT 2
123 × 87 × 44 mm
320 g (0.71 lb / 11.29 oz)
SL3 is 18mm wider, 21mm taller, and 41mm thicker than SOFORT 2.
SL3 is 449 g heavier than SOFORT 2.
Depth (front-to-back): 85mm SL3 · 44mm SOFORT 2
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
SL3
141 × 108 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
SOFORT 2
123 × 87 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
SL3
141 × 85 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
SOFORT 2
123 × 44 mm
Sensor size, to scale
SL3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
SL3
✓ 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
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, 84.6
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Resolution
60.3 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 122.9, 86.9, 43.8
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC
Weight
320 g vs 769 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
SL3
Pros
- ✓60MP
- ✓8K video
- ✓Leica build
- ✓L-mount
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Heavy
- –Large files
SOFORT 2
Pros
- ✓Hybrid instant workflow
- ✓Bluetooth
- ✓Creative film styles
- ✓Instax mini prints
Cons
- –Tiny sensor
- –No video
- –Instant-camera image quality
Decided which one is right for you?
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Leica SOFORT 2
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, SL3 or SOFORT 2?
SL3 scores 10.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for SOFORT 2 — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the SL3 and SOFORT 2?
SL3 is 60.3 MP and SOFORT 2 is 4.9 MP, so the SL3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the SL3 and SOFORT 2 have in-body image stabilization?
SL3 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while SOFORT 2 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the SL3 and SOFORT 2?
SL3 weighs 769 g and SOFORT 2 weighs 320 g, so the SOFORT 2 is 449 g lighter.
Do the SL3 and SOFORT 2 record 4K video?
SL3: 8K / C8K (max), 4K up to 60p. SOFORT 2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the SL3 and SOFORT 2 weather sealed?
SL3: Yes. SOFORT 2: No.
How much does each cost?
SL3 launched at $6,995 and SOFORT 2 at $399. The SOFORT 2 is $6,596 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica press materials.