Leica
SL3
60MP L-mount flagship with 8K video and Leica color science.
$6,995
Launch priceReleased Mar 2024
Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Alpha 7 V is 1.7 years newer.
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Wins
SL3
Wins
Alpha 7 V
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- ASL3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- ASL3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 51,200)
- ASL3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 33 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
SL3
141 × 108 × 85 mm
769 g (1.70 lb / 27.13 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
SL3 is 11mm wider, 12mm taller, and 2mm thicker than Alpha 7 V.
SL3 is 74 g heavier than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 85mm SL3 · 82mm Alpha 7 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
SL3
141 × 108 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 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
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
SL3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
SL3
Leica L
80+
native lenses available
Alpha 7 V
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.2, 108, 84.6
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 33 MP — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,686,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Insect, Car…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 30 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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
Alpha 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, SL3 or Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 7.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for SL3 — 695g — manageable for travel.
What's the resolution difference between the SL3 and Alpha 7 V?
SL3 is 60.3 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the SL3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the SL3 and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
SL3 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the SL3 or the Alpha 7 V?
SL3 reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the SL3 and Alpha 7 V?
SL3 weighs 769 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the Alpha 7 V is 74 g lighter.
Do the SL3 and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
SL3: 8K / C8K (max), 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the SL3 and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
SL3: Yes. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
How much does each cost?
SL3 launched at $6,995 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The Alpha 7 V is $4,096 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica and Sony press materials.