Godox iT30Pro-C
Score: 85/100Photoolex Mini
Score: 80/100Rankings
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 PHOTOOLEX G01 Mini Speedlite is an ultra-compact, manual flash with a modest GN16, fast recycle and a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Its USB-C charging, real-time battery display and magnetic accessories make it ideal for street and vlog use, though the lack of TTL and radio triggering limits advanced applications.
| Attribute | | Photoolex Mini |
|---|---|---|
15 m | 16 mbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.5 s | 0.01 sbest |
900 mAh | 2,000 mAhbest | |
560 flashes | 700 flashesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 120 gbest | 160 g |
100 mbest | — | |
— | 10 levelsbest | |
32best | — |
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| Attribute | | Photoolex Mini |
|---|---|---|
Features(1) | ||
Flash Modes | TTL, Manual | Manual (M), S1 (Optical Slave 1), S2 (Optical Slave 2) |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatible Brands | Canon | Universal |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 900 mAh | 2000 mAh |
Battery Life (full‑power flashes) (flashes) | 560 flashes | 700 flashes |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 120 g | 160 g |
Performance(4) | ||
Guide Number (m) | 15 m | 16 m |
Recycle Time (s) | 1.5 s | 0.01 s |
Flash Duration (s) | 1/1000-1/30000 s | 0.000023 s |
Power Output Levels (levels) | 1/1-1/128 levels | 10 levels |
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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.
Professional editors view the G01 as a well-executed, budget-friendly flash that delivers modern conveniences such as a color LCD and USB-C charging while staying ultra-portable. They praise its value for street and vlog use but note the lack of TTL and radio triggering as trade-offs.
Everyday users overwhelmingly appreciate the flash's tiny footprint, long battery life and the included magnetic accessories, often calling it "perfect for street photography" and "easy to carry all day." The most common criticisms revolve around the missing TTL function, occasional optical slave unreliability in bright light, and incompatibility with some newer camera bodies.
“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.”
