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Leica SL3-S leaked as more affordable full-frame camera with 96 MP mode just days before launch

The Leica SL3-S will be a more affordable alternative to the SL3 (Image source: Leica)
The Leica SL3-S will be a more affordable alternative to the SL3 (Image source: Leica)
The Leica SL3-S is expected to launch soon and undercut the price of the Leica SL3 by €1,500 in Europe. A reliable leaker has now revealed an exact launch date, price and technical specifications of the full-frame camera, which will be treated to some upgrades compared to the previous Leica SL2-S.

According to LeicaRumors, the successor to the Leica SL2-S will be officially unveiled this Thursday, January 16th. The camera is said to look practically identical to the Leica SL3, with the only difference being the black instead of white Leica lettering on the front. The Leica SL3-S is rumored to carry an official price tag of €5,200 in Europe, which would make it €1,600 cheaper than the Leica SL3. For reference, the SL3 costs $6,995 at Leica's official US online shop.

In order to meet this lower price point, the camera sacrifices the high-resolution 60.3-megapixel full-frame sensor of the flagship camera. Instead, it will be equipped with a 24-megapixel sensor with an ISO range of 50 to 200,000. For photographers who desire higher resolution, a special multi-shot mode can be activated that captures multiple photos and automatically combines them, which will create images with a resolution of either 48MP or 96MP. This mode also works when shooting photos freehand and without a tripod.

Thanks to a new autofocus system, the Leica SL3-S is supposed to be significantly faster than the Leica SL3. The camera will be capable of capturing up to 30 frames per second with continuous autofocus, compared to just five frames per second for the top model or 15 frames per second without continuous autofocus. This also suggests that the Leica SL3-S is specifically targeted at sports and action photographers who prioritize speed over maximum resolution.

The Leica SL3-S won't have the white Leica lettering, but an otherwise identical design to the Leica SL3 (Image source: Leica)
The Leica SL3-S won't have the white Leica lettering, but an otherwise identical design to the Leica SL3 (Image source: Leica)

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Hannes Brecher, 2025-01-13 (Update: 2025-01-14)