Metz MZ 64316S
Score: 79/100
Godox AD100Pro
Score: 87/100Rankings
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 Metz mecablitz 64 AF-1 is a high-power, feature-rich speedlight for Sony/Minolta systems, offering a GN 64, fast recycle, secondary fill flash and a full-color touchscreen, but it is heavy and can overheat under heavy use.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
64 mbest | — | |
2,100 mAh | 2,600 mAhbest | |
— | 360 flashesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 895 g | 524 gbest |
— | 100 mbest | |
— | 81 levelsbest | |
4 | 32best | |
3 | 5best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Features(1) | ||
Flash Modes | TTL, Manual, Auto, Strobe, Servo, Rapid | TTL, Manual, Multi |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Type | AA | Lithium-ion |
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 2100 mAh | 2600 mAh |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 895 g | 524 g |
Wireless & Connectivity(2) | ||
Wireless Channels | 4 | 32 |
Wireless Groups | 3 | 5 |
Performance(2) | ||
Recycle Time (s) | 0.1-4.4 s | 0.01-1.5 s |
Flash Duration (s) | 0.001333 s | 0.000125 s |
Professional reviewers praise the 64 AF-1 for its unmatched power, solid construction, and innovative secondary fill flash, while noting the steep learning curve and lack of a battery indicator.
Everyday users rate it highly for power and durability, appreciating the bounce-fill tube and touchscreen, but they frequently mention overheating and the missing battery-level display as drawbacks.
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.
“Most powerful and sturdiest flash I own”
“Works flawlessly with Nikon and Sony DSLRs (even cross-brand)”
“The touchscreen is appreciated once mastered, but the menu can be overwhelming”
