Metz MZ 64316S
Score: 79/100Photoolex Mini
Score: 80/100Rankings
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.
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 | | Photoolex Mini |
|---|---|---|
64 mbest | 16 m | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 0.01 sbest |
2,100 mAhbest | 2,000 mAh | |
— | 700 flashesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 895 g | 160 gbest |
— | 10 levelsbest | |
4best | — | |
3best | — |
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| Attribute | | Photoolex Mini |
|---|---|---|
Features(1) | ||
Flash Modes | TTL, Manual, Auto, Strobe, Servo, Rapid | Manual (M), S1 (Optical Slave 1), S2 (Optical Slave 2) |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatible Brands | Sony, Minolta | Universal |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Type | AA | Li-ion |
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 2100 mAh | 2000 mAh |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 895 g | 160 g |
Performance(3) | ||
Guide Number (m) | 64 m | 16 m |
Recycle Time (s) | 0.1-4.4 s | 0.01 s |
Flash Duration (s) | 0.001333 s | 0.000023 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 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.
“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”
