Yongnuo YN560 IV
Score: 78/100
Meike MK-320S
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Yongnuo YN560 IV is a manual speedlite with a strong GN58 output and integrated 2.4 GHz wireless system, offering a wide 24-105 mm zoom and fast 3-second recycle. Its lack of TTL and high-speed sync, plus limited three-group control, restrict advanced shooting scenarios. Ideal for budget-conscious photographers needing powerful off-camera flash without TTL.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
58 mbest | 32 m | |
| ↓ lower better | 3 secondsbest | 4.8 seconds |
| ↓ lower better | 348 g | 150 gbest |
8best | 8best | |
105 mmbest | — | |
100 mbest | 15 m | |
5,600 Kbest | 5,600 Kbest | |
2 | 5best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Recycle Time (seconds) | 3 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
General(1) | ||
Compatible Mount Types | Hot shoe | Sony MI hot shoe |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wireless Range (m) | 100 m | 15 m |
Features(3) | ||
High‑Speed Sync | false | true |
Number of Flash Modes | 2 | 5 |
TTL Support | false | true |
Design(2) | ||
Weight (with batteries) (g) | 348 g | 150 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 78x190x60 mm | 110 x 65 x 35 mm mm |
Lighting(1) | ||
Guide Number (m) | 58 m | 32 m |
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Professional reviewers praise the YN560 IV for delivering higher output than the Nikon SB-700 at a fraction of the cost, fast recycle times with NiMH batteries, and a rich feature set that surpasses earlier YN560 models. However, they note its limitation to three remote groups and the lack of TTL and high-speed sync as drawbacks for more advanced multi-flash or high-speed shooting scenarios.
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.
“small and easy to carry”
