Yongnuo YN560 IV
Score: 78/100
Godox iM30
Score: 68/100Rankings
The Yongnuo YN560 IV is a budget-friendly manual speedlite that doubles as a 2.4 GHz radio transmitter, offering solid output and long wireless range for photographers comfortable with manual control. Its lack of TTL, HSS and reliance on AA batteries limit its appeal for fast-paced or fully automated shooting.
The Godox iM30 is an ultra-compact manual speedlight powered by two AAA cells, offering basic flash functionality and optical slave modes. Its portability is offset by low power, no TTL/HSS, and a fixed head, making it suited for casual or travel use rather than demanding studio work.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
58 mbest | 15 m | |
| ↓ lower better | 3 sbest | 3.6 s |
— | 230 flashesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 348.5 g | 108 gbest |
100 mbest | — | |
8 levelsbest | 7 levels | |
16best | — | |
3best | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Features(1) | ||
Flash Modes | Manual, Multi | Manual |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Type | AA (alkaline or Ni-MH) | AAA |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 348.5 g | 108 g |
Performance(5) | ||
Guide Number (m) | 58 m | 15 m |
Recycle Time (s) | 3 s | 3.6 s |
Flash Duration (s) | 0.00005 s | 1/2000-1/300 s |
Power Output Levels (levels) | 8 levels | 7 levels |
Color Temperature (K) | 5600 K | 6500 K |
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Professional reviewers praise the YN560 IV for delivering a feature-rich manual flash at an unbeatable price, highlighting its integrated wireless transmitter, solid construction, and dependable output, while noting the trade-off of missing TTL and HSS.
Everyday users rate the flash highly (average 4.7/5), applauding its ease of use, reliability, and value, but complain about the AA-battery requirement, LCD visibility in bright light, and occasional quirks with the zoom motor.
Professional reviewers commend the iM30 for its nostalgic retro styling, ultra-compact form factor, and intuitive tactile dial, but stress its low guide number, lack of bounce/swivel, and absence of TTL/HSS for demanding work.
Everyday users love the tiny size, vintage look, and AAA convenience, but are frustrated by the missing battery indicator, slower recycle, and harsh light from the fixed head.
“Dual functionality as flash and wireless transmitter is a game changer.”
“Great for budget-conscious shooters, but wish it had TTL.”
“The radio range is impressive, but the AA batteries are a hassle.”
