Leica SL Type 601 Black
A machined aluminum unibody and a 4.4M-dot EVF set this camera apart, housing a 24MP full-frame sensor that captures 4K 10-bit Log video internally. Its 11fps burst rate and weather sealing provide reliable speed and durability, though the 161g weight listed is likely a spec error for the body. This model suits stills-focused photographers who prioritize a premium optical viewfinder experience and robust build over modern stabilization or autofocus tracking.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 24MP full-frame
AF Points 49 pts
Burst 11 fps
Video 4K
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 161 g
39 Overall Score
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong build (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong burst (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average af (5th percentile)
- Below average affordability (15th percentile)
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24 MP |
| Processor | Maestro II |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 49 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 2.95" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 4.40 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica SL Type 601 | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 26MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 49 | 425 | 493 | 759 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 11 | 15 | 30 | 120 | 75 | 40 |
| Video | 4K | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 161 | 579 | 1160 | 646 | 575 | 608 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica SL Type 601 | 5.3 | 96.3 | 87 | 75 | 51.7 | 54.5 | 47 | 63.7 | 49.9 | 18.3 | 14.7 | 35.9 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.3 | 96.9 | 94.5 | 82.2 | 95.4 | 98.9 | 97.8 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 24 | 96 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 93.5 | 92 | 99.4 | 95.4 | 98.7 | 70.9 | 98 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 8.7 | 89.2 |
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 Compare | 97 | 87.8 | 95.6 | 99.6 | 92.2 | 95.5 | 96.7 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 79.4 | 17 | 89.2 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.7 | 94.4 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 63.9 | 91.9 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 89.7 | 22 | 89.2 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.8 | 91.3 | 95 | 92.6 | 90.5 | 66.2 | 97.5 | 98.8 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 14.6 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall38.6
- Video33.1
- Travel44.5
- Youtube26
- Beginner29.8
- Vlogging22.8
- Streaming32.6
- Photography36.2
- Wedding Events40.2
- Sports Wildlife43.2
- Product Photography39.3
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
