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
Sony
Sony a1 vs Leica SL3
Short AnswerSony a1 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
ResolutionLeica SL3
Continuous ShootingSony a1
Autofocus PointsSony a1
Battery LifeSony a1
Launch PriceSony a1
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A50.1
B60.3
Electronic Burst (fps)
A30
B15
Battery (Shots)
A530
B260
AF Points
A759
B315
Form Factor
128.9 × 96.9 × 80.8 mm
141.2 × 108 × 84.6 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Sony a1 If…
- Higher continuous shooting (30 fps vs 15 fps)
- Higher autofocus points (759 vs 315 )
- Higher battery life (530 shots vs 260 shots)
- Costs less at launch ($6500 vs $6995)
Choose Leica SL3 If…
- Higher resolution (60.3 MP vs 50.1 MP)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Sony a1 | Leica SL3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 50.1 MP | 60.3 MP |
| Sensor Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 32000 | 100000 |
| Stabilization | 5.5 Stops | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 759 | 315 |
| Low-Light AF | -4 EV | — |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | 10 fps | 7 fps |
| Electronic Burst | 30 fps | 15 fps |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Fastest Electronic Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/16000 |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| EVF Resolution | 9.44M | 5.76M |
| LCD Size | 3" | 3.2" |
| LCD Type | Tilting | — |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 8K 30p | 8K 30p |
| Internal Color | 10-bit 4:2:2 | 10-bit 4:2:2 (4K); 10-bit 4:2:0 H.265 (8K) |
| Log Profile | S-Log3 | L-Log |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 737 g | — |
| Card Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Battery (CIPA) | 530 Shots | 260 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 6500 | 6995 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.