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Rankings
The Godox AD100Pro packs studio-grade 100 Ws power into a pocket-sized body with built-in 2.4 GHz wireless, OLED interface and ultra-fast recycle, making it a strong choice for travel and on-location work. Its modeling lamp is weak and the proprietary mount can be a limitation for some users.
The Godox iT30Pro-C is a pocket-sized TTL flash for Canon cameras that packs a 15 m guide number, high-speed sync, a 2.8-inch touchscreen, and built-in 2.4 GHz wireless control. It delivers professional-grade features in a 120 g body, ideal for travel and event shooting, though the lack of tilt/swivel limits bounce lighting.
The Meike MK-320S is a tiny, TTL-capable speedlite for Sony cameras, offering a respectable 32 m guide number and optical wireless master control. Its compactness and LED assist make it great for travel and video, though it lacks HSS and a bounce head.
The Viltrox Spark Z3 is a pocket-sized TTL flash with a fast 1 s recycle, solid battery life and optical wireless slave modes. It excels as a lightweight fill light for travel and macro work but lacks tilt/swivel and runs warmer than its spec.
The Godox iM30 is an ultra-compact manual speedlight powered by two AAA cells, offering basic flash functionality and optical slave modes. Its portability is offset by low power, no TTL/HSS, and a fixed head, making it suited for casual or travel use rather than demanding studio work.
The Godox iT20 F is an ultra-compact, TTL-compatible flash for Fujifilm cameras with a fast recycle, high flash capacity and magnetic accessories, but it lacks wireless, HSS and tilt/swivel functionality.
The Godox iT30 Pro packs TTL, HSS, a color touchscreen and 100 m wireless range into a pocket-sized 120 g body. Its low GN15 and lack of a bounce head make it best for fill-light and travel rather than high-power studio work.
The CAMEDAFLX CF3 is an ultra-compact, USB-C rechargeable manual flash (GN5, 25 g) designed for street, travel and documentary shooters who need a lightweight lighting solution. It offers fast recycle, high flash count and premium build, but lacks TTL, HSS and advanced positioning features.
The Neewer Z120 SE is a compact, battery-powered mini flash offering GN12 output, fast recycle and optical slave modes, ideal for vloggers and travel shooters. Its lack of TTL, HSS and head movement keep it from professional event or sports work.
The Ulanzi SL01 is an ultra-compact, manual-only speedlite delivering GN 8 output with high CRI and USB-C fast charging. It is ideal for travel and vloggers who need a lightweight on-camera light, but its low power and lack of TTL limit its use for more demanding photography.
The Ulanzi SL01 is an ultra-compact, manual-only speedlite offering GN8 output, high CRI and USB-C charging in a 33 g package. It excels in portability and daylight-balanced light but lacks TTL, HSS and broad camera compatibility.
The ULANZI SL03 is an ultra-compact 2-in-1 flash and continuous LED light aimed at travel and vloggers. It offers manual flash, a 90° tiltable head and USB-C charging, but its low GN8 output and lack of TTL keep it in the niche of on-camera fill lighting.
The Hersmay CY-20 is an ultra-light, budget flash offering a modest GN 20 and manual control, ideal for beginners and travel photographers needing a simple fill-light. Its lack of TTL, HSS, and slow recycle limit its usefulness for fast-action or professional work.
The Leekai S12 is a pocket-sized manual flash offering GN12 output, USB-C rechargeable power and fine-grained brightness control, targeting photographers who need a lightweight backup or travel flash. Its lack of TTL, HSS and wireless features limits its use for fast-action or automated shooting.
| Attribute | | | | | | | | | | | | Godox iT30 Pro S | | |
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15 m | — | 12 m | 8 m | 32 mbest | 8 m | 16 m | 15 m | 15 m | 12 m | 8 m | 15 m | 20 m | 5 m | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.5 s | — | — | 2.5 s | 5 s | 5 s | 1 sbest | 3.6 s | 1.5 s | — | 5 s | 1.5 s | 7 s | 4 s |
900 mAh | 2,600 mAhbest | 2,000 mAh | 300 mAh | — | 250 mAh | 1,800 mAh | — | 300 mAh | 1,200 mAh | 250 mAh | 900 mAh | — | 190 mAh | |
560 flashes | 360 flashes | 500 flashes | 500 flashes | — | 500 flashes | 650 flashes | 230 flashes | 700 flashesbest | — | 500 flashes | 560 flashes | — | 700 flashesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 120 g | 524 g | 142 g | 43 g | 150 g | 33 g | 144 g | 108 g | 45 g | 105 g | 33 g | 120 g | 100 g | 25 gbest |
100 mbest | 100 mbest | — | — | 14.9 m | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100 mbest | — | — | |
— | 81 levelsbest | 8 levels | 8 levels | 29 levels | 4 levels | 7 levels | 7 levels | — | 5 levels | 4 levels | 8 levels | — | 2 levels | |
32best | 32best | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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| Attribute | | | | | | | | | | | | Godox iT30 Pro S | | |
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Features(1) | ||||||||||||||
Flash Modes | TTL, Manual | TTL, Manual, Multi | Manual,S1,S2 | Manual | TTL,Manual,Stroboscopic,Optical Slave,Remote | Manual | TTL, Manual | Manual | TTL, Manual | Manual | Manual | TTL, Manual, Auto, Multi, Front‑curtain, Rear‑curtain | Manual | Manual |
Compatibility(1) | ||||||||||||||
Compatible Brands | Canon | — | Canon,Nikon,Sony,Fujifilm | Universal | Sony | Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fuji, Panasonic, Leica, Olympus, Pentax | Fujifilm | — | Fujifilm | Canon,Sony,Nikon,Fujifilm,Panasonic,Olympus,Pentax,Ricoh | Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fuji, Panasonic, Pentax, Olympus, Leica | Canon,Nikon,Sony,Fujifilm,Olympus,Panasonic | Nikon,Canon,Panasonic,Olympus,Pentax | Ricoh, Sony, Fujifilm, Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax |
Battery & Power(3) | ||||||||||||||
Battery Type | Li-ion | Lithium-ion | Li-ion | Li-ion | AA | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion | AAA | Lithium-ion | Li-ion | Li‑ion | Li-ion | AA | Lithium-ion |
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 900 mAh | 2600 mAh | 2000 mAh | 300 mAh | — | 250 mAh | 1800 mAh | — | 300 mAh | 1200 mAh | 250 mAh | 900 mAh | — | 190 mAh |
Battery Life (full‑power flashes) (flashes) | 560 flashes | 360 flashes | 500 flashes | 500 flashes | 100-1500 flashes | 500 flashes | 650 flashes | 230 flashes | 700 flashes | — | 500 flashes | 560 flashes | — | 700 flashes |
Build & Design(1) | ||||||||||||||
Weight (g) | 120 g | 524 g | 142 g | 43 g | 150 g | 33 g | 144 g | 108 g | 45 g | 105 g | 33 g | 120 g | 100 g | 25 g |
Wireless & Connectivity(2) | ||||||||||||||
Wireless Range (m) | 100 m | 100 m | — | — | 14.9 m | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100 m | — | — |
Wireless Groups | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Warranty(1) | ||||||||||||||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | — | 12 months | 12 months | — | 12 months | 12 months | — | 120 months | — | 12 months | — | — | 12 months |
Performance(6) | ||||||||||||||
Guide Number (m) | 15 m | — | 12 m | 8 m | 32 m | 8 m | 16 m | 15 m | 15 m | 12 m | 8 m | 15 m | 20 m | 5 m |
Recycle Time (s) | 1.5 s | 0.01-1.5 s | 0.1-1.8 s | 2.5 s | 5 s | 5 s | 1 s | 3.6 s | 1.5 s | 1-7 s | 5 s | 1.5 s | 7 s | 4 s |
Flash Duration (s) | 1/1000-1/30000 s | 0.000125 s | — | — | 0.005-0.00005 s | — | 1/3000-1/30000 s | 1/2000-1/300 s | 1/2170 s | 0.004-0.017 s | — | 0.01-0.00005 s | 0.001 s | — |
Power Output Levels (levels) | 1/1-1/128 levels | 81 levels | 8 levels | 8 levels | 29 levels | 4 levels | 7 levels | 7 levels | — | 5 levels | 4 levels | 8 levels | — | 2 levels |
High‑Speed Sync | true | true | false | false | false | false | — | false | false | false | false | true | false | — |
Color Temperature (K) | — | 5800 K | 5600 K | 6500 K | 5600 K | 6500 K | 6500 K | 6500 K | — | 5600 K | 6500 K | — | 5600 K | 6200 K |
Accessories(1) | ||||||||||||||
Included Accessories | — | — | Speedlite, Translucent diffuser, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, Storage bag, User manual | Flash unit, USB‑A to USB‑C cable, User manual | — | — | USB‑C charging cable, Snap‑on white diffuser | — | Magnetic 1/1 CTO, 1/2 CTO color filters, magnetic diffuser/spreader, USB‑C charging cable | — | — | — | — | Flash unit; gift box; Type-C charging cable |
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Professional reviewers praise the iT30Pro-C as the best small flash they've tested, highlighting its accurate TTL, innovative on-screen distance scale, and the blend of a full-color touchscreen with a rotary dial.
Everyday users love the iT30Pro-C's portability, easy touchscreen controls and the built-in diffuser, while complaints focus on the low head position, occasional wireless hiccups at max range, and the need for a computer for firmware updates.
“the best small camera flash I've tested so far”
“pocket-sized powerhouse”
“Extremely lightweight and pocket-sized (120 g); Full TTL, HSS up to 1/8000 s and multi-flash modes.”
Select Z120 SE for budget-friendly, high-capacity manual flash; opt for iM30 if you need higher power, TTL, and HSS.
The iM30 is best for maximum power and range, while the SL01 remains the go-to for minimal-weight, color-critical work.
The iM30 is best for users who prioritize power and wireless flexibility over ultra-compact size.
Professional reviewers commend the AD100Pro for its blend of studio-level power and negligible weight, highlighting fast recycle times, robust TTL support and the built-in 2.4 GHz wireless X system that removes the need for external triggers.
Everyday users love the flash's portability, power and OLED interface, often calling it perfect for location work, while occasional reliability failures and a weak modeling lamp are the most common complaints.
Professional reviewers appreciate the Z120 SE's blend of portability, high-capacity battery, and optical slave functionality, noting it exceeds expectations for its price but is limited by the absence of TTL and high-speed sync.
Everyday users rate the flash highly (average 4.4/5 stars), praising its reliability, fast recycle speed, and useful accessories, while repeatedly mentioning the lack of TTL and limited head movement as the main drawbacks.
Professional reviewers view the SL03 as a well-designed niche tool that excels as an everyday-carry flash with the added benefit of a dual-mode video light, praising its portability and USB-C charging while noting it cannot replace a full-size speedlight.
Everyday users love the SL03's tiny footprint, easy USB-C charging and the ability to add a soft bounce or continuous light for video, while common complaints focus on the lack of TTL, limited flash power and occasional slower recycle times.
Reviewers praise its TTL performance and compactness, noting the LED assist as a useful addition, while pointing out the missing HSS and lack of auto-zoom as drawbacks.
Users love the size, TTL convenience and LED for video, but mention the slower recycle, hard-to-read LCD and absence of high-speed sync.
Professional reviewers praise the SL01's impressive CRI and daylight-balanced output, noting its USB-C charging and 500-flash battery life, but criticize the lack of TTL, high-speed sync and the single-contact hot shoe.
Everyday users love the flash's tiny footprint, lightweight feel, and natural 6500 K light, but complain about compatibility issues, occasional misfires in silent shutter modes, and the absence of a diffuser or swivel head.
Professional reviewers commend the Spark Z3 for its rugged, lightweight design, rapid recycle speed and reliable TTL performance, noting it as a solid backup flash for travel and macro shooters.
Everyday users love the flash's pocketable size, fast recycle and solid TTL operation, praising its value, while recurring complaints focus on the warm color temperature and fixed head.
Professional reviewers commend the iM30 for its nostalgic retro styling, ultra-compact form factor, and intuitive tactile dial, but stress its low guide number, lack of bounce/swivel, and absence of TTL/HSS for demanding work.
Everyday users love the tiny size, vintage look, and AAA convenience, but are frustrated by the missing battery indicator, slower recycle, and harsh light from the fixed head.
Professional reviewers commend the iT20 F for its ultra-compact form, reliable TTL integration and surprisingly strong output, noting it fills the gap between built-in pop-ups and larger speedlights.
Everyday users love the flash's lightweight design and USB-C charging, calling it the perfect compact flash, while complaints focus on lens shadow, lack of bounce and occasional communication glitches.
Professional reviewers note that the Leekai S12 excels in simplicity, portability, and fine-grained brightness control, making it a solid choice for learning manual flash techniques or as a lightweight backup, while the absence of TTL and HSS is a deliberate trade-off.
Everyday users love the tiny form factor, USB-C charging and clear digital display, calling it perfect for travel, but they complain about limited compatibility, lack of TTL/HSS and slower recycle at high power.
Professional reviewers highlight the SL01 as a "compact powerhouse" that delivers studio-grade, color-accurate illumination in an ultra-portable package, praising its high CRI and fast charging while noting limited output and lack of a bounce head.
Everyday users praise the flash for its brightness over built-in units, pocket-size convenience, fast charging and reliable performance on compatible cameras, with complaints focused on incompatibility with certain models and the absence of TTL.
Professional reviewers praise the iT30 Pro as a "tiny but mighty" flash that packs a full TTL engine, HSS, and a bright 2.8" touchscreen into a match-box body, noting its fast recycle times and reliable wireless integration.
Everyday users love its travel-friendly size, flawless TTL performance and intuitive touchscreen, while recurring complaints focus on the inability to bounce and the modest output.
Professional editors view the CY-20 as a starter flash: its ultra-light weight, low price and simple manual interface are praised, while the lack of TTL, HSS and limited power are cited as major drawbacks for serious work.
Everyday users appreciate the flash's affordability, portability and useful tilt head, often noting it works well for indoor portraits and travel, but complain about Sony incompatibility and the slow recycle time.
Professional reviewers position the CF3 as a pocket-flash alternative for compact-camera users, praising its build quality, USB-C rechargeability and convenient size, while noting its modest GN5 and lack of TTL or bounce limit its usefulness in larger lighting situations.
Everyday users love the CF3's pocketable form factor, high flash-count per charge and premium feel, but repeatedly complain about the limited power steps, absence of tilt/bounce and incompatibility with certain Sony models.
