Leica
SL3
60MP L-mount flagship with 8K video and Leica color science.
$6,995
Released Mar 2024
Sony
Alpha 7R VI
66.8MP fully-stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's new BIONZ XR2 engine.
$4,499
Released Jun 2026
Alpha 7R VI is 2.2 years newer.
Wins
SL3
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
2 categories tied
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- ASL3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 32,000)
- ASL3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 5,760,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
SL3
141 × 108 × 85 mm
769 g (1.70 lb / 27.13 oz)
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
SL3 is 9mm wider, 11mm taller, and 2mm thicker than Alpha 7R VI.
SL3 is 56 g heavier than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 85mm SL3 · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
SL3
141 × 108 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
SL3
141 × 85 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
SL3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
SL3
Leica L
80+
native lenses available
Alpha 7R VI
✓ 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
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 32,000 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Internal RAW video
Only SL3 supports it
Weather sealing
Only SL3 supports it
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes
AF points / zones
779 vs 759 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Eye, Insect…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 5,760,000 — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.9 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 30 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP fully-stacked Exmor RS sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓8.5-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, SL3 or Alpha 7R VI?
SL3 scores 10.0/10 versus 7.5/10 for Alpha 7R VI — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the SL3 and Alpha 7R VI?
SL3 is 60.3 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the SL3 and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
SL3 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the SL3 or the Alpha 7R VI?
SL3 reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the SL3 and Alpha 7R VI?
SL3 weighs 769 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the Alpha 7R VI is 56 g lighter.
Do the SL3 and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
SL3: 8K / C8K (max), 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the SL3 and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
SL3: Yes. Alpha 7R VI: No.
How much does each cost?
SL3 launched at $6,995 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The Alpha 7R VI is $2,496 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica and Sony press materials.