Yongnuo YN560 IV
Score: 78/100
Neewer Z120 SE
Score: 41/100Rankings
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 Neewer Z120 SE is a compact, battery-powered mini flash offering GN12 output, fast recycle and optical slave modes, ideal for vloggers and travel shooters. Its lack of TTL, HSS and head movement keep it from professional event or sports work.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
58 mbest | 12 m | |
| ↓ lower better | 3 sbest | — |
— | 2,000 mAhbest | |
— | 500 flashesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 348.5 g | 142 gbest |
100 mbest | — | |
8 levelsbest | 8 levelsbest | |
16best | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Features(1) | ||
Flash Modes | Manual, Multi | Manual,S1,S2 |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatible Brands | Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Olympus, Fujifilm, Panasonic | Canon,Nikon,Sony,Fujifilm |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Type | AA (alkaline or Ni-MH) | Li-ion |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 348.5 g | 142 g |
Performance(2) | ||
Guide Number (m) | 58 m | 12 m |
Recycle Time (s) | 3 s | 0.1-1.8 s |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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 appreciate the Z120 SE's blend of portability, high-capacity battery, and optical slave functionality, noting it exceeds expectations for its price but is limited by the absence of TTL and high-speed sync.
Everyday users rate the flash highly (average 4.4/5 stars), praising its reliability, fast recycle speed, and useful accessories, while repeatedly mentioning the lack of TTL and limited head movement as the main drawbacks.
“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.”
