Meike MK-320S
Score: 74/100
Godox iM30
Score: 68/100Rankings
The Meike MK-320S is an ultra-compact Sony-compatible TTL speedlite delivering a strong 32 m guide number, HSS, optical wireless and a built-in LED modeling light. Battery-driven operation leads to slower recycle and limited runtime, and the fixed beam angle restricts coverage. Perfect for travel and portrait photographers needing a pocket-size flash with full TTL functionality.
The Godox iM30 is an ultra-compact, pocket-sized manual flash offering GN 15 and seven power levels with optical wireless S1/S2. Its fixed head and lack of TTL limit creative control and convenience. Best suited for travel and street photographers who prioritize size over power.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
32 mbest | 15 m | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.8 seconds | 3.6 secondsbest |
| ↓ lower better | 150 g | 78 gbest |
8best | 7 | |
15 mbest | — | |
5,600 K | 6,500 Kbest | |
5best | 1 |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Recycle Time (seconds) | 4.8 seconds | 3.6 seconds |
General(1) | ||
Compatible Mount Types | Sony MI hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Features(3) | ||
High‑Speed Sync | true | false |
Number of Flash Modes | 5 | 1 |
TTL Support | true | false |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Type | AA | AAA |
Power Levels (steps) | 8 | 7 |
Design(2) | ||
Weight (with batteries) (g) | 150 g | 78 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 110 x 65 x 35 mm mm | 75.96x71.5x205.99 mm mm |
Lighting(2) | ||
Guide Number (m) | 32 m | 15 m |
Color Temperature (K) | 5600 K | 6500 K |
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Professional reviewers commend the MK320S for packing a robust feature set-TTL, HSS, stroboscopic up to 500 Hz, and optical wireless-into an ultra-compact, metal-body flash, noting its intuitive LCD and USB-Micro charging as strong value points, while flagging its fixed beam angle and lack of radio wireless as notable trade-offs.
Everyday users consistently praise the flash's portability, surprising power output, even lighting and ease of use for beginners, especially the TTL auto mode and LED assist, but they commonly complain about the rapid drain of AA batteries, slower recycle speed, limited head rotation, and occasional overheating in high-frequency strobe use.
Professional editors praise the iM30 for its unprecedented compactness, solid build, and surprisingly bright output (GN 15) that handles most direct-flash scenarios. They also value its retro styling and the inclusion of optical wireless S1/S2 modes, which bring remote capability to a pocket-size unit. The main criticisms focus on the fixed head and limited power, which constrain creative lighting and performance in bright conditions.
Everyday photographers love how the iM30 slips into pockets and adds just enough light for street, travel and small-studio work. Reviewers repeatedly mention its excellent price-to-performance ratio and practical brightness, while no major complaints appear in the available user data beyond the expected limitation of a non-tilting head.
“small and easy to carry”
