Photoolex FK300
Score: 72/100
Godox iM30
Score: 68/100Rankings
The Photoolex FK300 is a compact manual speedlite offering 8 power levels and wireless S1/S2 triggering, making it suitable for product and portrait work. Its main trade-offs are the lack of TTL and limited low-light reach, as well as dependence on AA batteries. Best for budget-conscious creators who need manual control and portability.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
33 mbest | 15 m | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.8 secondsbest | 3.6 seconds |
| ↓ lower better | 304.9 g | 78 gbest |
8best | 7 | |
5,600 K | 6,500 Kbest | |
3best | 1 |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Recycle Time (seconds) | 2.8 seconds | 3.6 seconds |
General(1) | ||
Compatible Mount Types | hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Flash Modes | 3 | 1 |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Type | Standard | AAA |
Power Levels (steps) | 8 | 7 |
Design(2) | ||
Weight (with batteries) (g) | 304.9 g | 78 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 75×58×189 mm mm | 75.96x71.5x205.99 mm mm |
Lighting(2) | ||
Guide Number (m) | 33 m | 15 m |
Color Temperature (K) | 5600 K | 6500 K |
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Professional reviewers praise the FK300 for its intuitive control layout, especially the plus/minus buttons, and the innovative continuous blue light mode that aids focusing without firing full power. They note the flash's simplicity and the broad flash duration range as strengths for creative lighting, while acknowledging that it lacks advanced TTL features found in higher-end speedlites.
Everyday users highlight the solid build, easy usability, and the value of the included accessories such as the magnetic filter and stand. The adjustable power levels receive consistent commendation, and the price point is seen as a strong advantage.
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.
“pretty amazing”
“easy to use”
