Photoolex FK300
Score: 72/100
Meike MK-320S
Score: 74/100Rankings
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 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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
33 mbest | 32 m | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.8 secondsbest | 4.8 seconds |
| ↓ lower better | 304.9 g | 150 gbest |
8best | 8best | |
— | 15 mbest | |
5,600 Kbest | 5,600 Kbest | |
3 | 5best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Recycle Time (seconds) | 2.8 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
General(1) | ||
Compatible Mount Types | hot shoe | Sony MI hot shoe |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Flash Modes | 3 | 5 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Type | Standard | AA |
Design(2) | ||
Weight (with batteries) (g) | 304.9 g | 150 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 75×58×189 mm mm | 110 x 65 x 35 mm mm |
Lighting(1) | ||
Guide Number (m) | 33 m | 32 m |
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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 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.
“pretty amazing”
“easy to use”
“small and easy to carry”
