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Leica SL2-S vs Leica SL3-S
Leica SL2-S
Camera summary
The Leica SL2-S, made by Leica, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Dec. 10, 2020.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.5 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.8 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Leica SL3-S, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Leica SL3-S
Sensor
This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 24 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 225 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 510 shots per charge with the included BP-SCL4 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Leica SL3-S
Camera summary
The Leica SL3-S, made by Leica, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Jan. 16, 2025.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.6 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Leica SL2-S, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Leica SL2-S
Sensor
This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 24 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 779 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 5952 x 3968 with support for the following formats: H.264, H.265.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 315 shots per charge with the included BP-SCL6 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Autofocus specs |
Leica SL2-S | Leica SL3-S |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | Yes |
Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | No |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | Yes |
Yes |
| Af tracking | Yes |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | 225 | 779 |
Connectivity |
Leica SL2-S | Leica SL3-S |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Built-In | Built-In |
| DXO color depth | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO dynamic range | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO low light ISO | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO overall score | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Exposure mode |
Leica SL2-S | Leica SL3-S |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | Yes |
Yes |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Leica SL2-S | Leica SL3-S |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Dec. 10, 2020 | Jan. 16, 2025 |
| Body type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| brand | Leica | Leica |
| msrp | $2,619.95 | $5,295.00 |
| model | Leica SL2-S | Leica SL3-S |
| Predecessor model | Leica SL2-S | |
| Successor model | Leica SL3-S | |
Lense |
Leica SL2-S | Leica SL3-S |
| Focal length multiplier | 1× | 1× |
| Lens mount | Leica L | Leica L |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 104 | 104 |
Other features |
Leica SL2-S | Leica SL3-S |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2, 6, 12, 30 sec) |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) | CFexpress, UHS-II SD |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Leica SL2-S | Leica SL3-S |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
No |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 0.0 fps | 0.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 1800 | 3600 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | No |
No |
Physical |
Leica SL2-S | Leica SL3-S |
| Battery life | 510 shots | 315 shots |
| Battery model | BP-SCL4 | BP-SCL6 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
Yes |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 146 x 107 x 83mm | 141 x 108 x 83mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 931 grs | 850 grs |
Screen |
Leica SL2-S | Leica SL3-S |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | - | - |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Touch screen | Yes |
Yes |
Sensor |
Leica SL2-S | Leica SL3-S |
| Max boosted ISO | - | - |
| Max image resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 100000 | 200000 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24 mm | 36 x 24 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 24 | 24 |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Headphone port |
Leica SL2-S | Leica SL3-S |
| Headphone port | Yes |
Yes |
| Max video resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5952 x 3968 |
| Microphone port | Yes |
Yes |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, H.265 |
| Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 5952 x 3968 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM |
Viewfinder |
Leica SL2-S | Leica SL3-S |
| viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | 5,760k dots |