How To Choose Between Them
Compare the winners above against your own priorities. A lead in one category only matters if you use it.
Camera Comparison
Nikon
Nikon Z9 vs Leica SL3-S
Short AnswerLeica SL3-S wins more of the spec-sheet categories, but the right pick depends on what you shoot.
By Jennifer K. Telfer · Updated · 1 Min Read
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Winner By Photographic Discipline
ResolutionNikon Z9
Continuous ShootingLeica SL3-S
Autofocus PointsLeica SL3-S
Battery LifeNikon Z9
Launch PriceLeica SL3-S
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A45.7
B24.6
Electronic Burst (fps)
A20
B30
Battery (Shots)
A700
B315
AF Points
A493
B779
Form Factor
149 × 149.5 × 90.5 mm
141.2 × 108 × 82.7 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Nikon Z9 If…
- Higher resolution (45.7 MP vs 24.6 MP)
- Higher battery life (700 shots vs 315 shots)
Choose Leica SL3-S If…
- Higher continuous shooting (30 fps vs 20 fps)
- Higher autofocus points (779 vs 493 )
- Costs less at launch ($5295 vs $5496.95)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Nikon Z9 | Leica SL3-S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 45.7 MP | 24.6 MP |
| Sensor Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 25600 | 200000 |
| Stabilization | 6 Stops | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 493 | 779 |
| Low-Light AF | -7 EV | — |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | — | 7 fps |
| Electronic Burst | 20 fps | 30 fps |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Fastest Electronic Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/16000 |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| EVF Resolution | 3.69M | 5.76M |
| LCD Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| LCD Type | Multi-axis tilt | — |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 8K 60p | 6K 30p / 4K 60p |
| Internal Color | 10-bit 4:2:2 | 10-bit |
| Log Profile | N-Log | L-Log |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1340 g | — |
| Card Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Battery (CIPA) | 700 Shots | 315 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 5496.95 | 5295 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.