Canon Speedlite EL-1
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Canon EL-1 vs Godox V1 C Comparison Overview

In this review, we'll compare the Canon EL-1 On Camera flash with the Godox V1 C On Camera flash. We'll begin by briefly examining the main specifications of these two flashes. In the subsequent section, we'll delve into a more detailed analysis, outlining the strengths and weaknesses of each.

Canon EL-1 Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Designed for Canon Cameras

24-200mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Guide Number: 197' / 60

Wireless Operation

TTL Capability

0 to +120° Bounce Head

180° Swivel Head

Weight: 687g / 1.51 lb

Dimensions: 3.3 x 5.9 x 5.3" / 83.8 x 149.9 x 134.6 mm

Godox V1 C Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Designed for Canon Cameras

28-200mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Wireless Operation

TTL Capability

-7 to +120° Bounce Head

330° Swivel Head

Weight: 530g / 1.17 lb

Dimensions: 3 x 7.8 x 3.7" / 76 x 197 x 93 mm

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Reasons to choose Canon Speedlite EL-1 over Godox V1 Flash for Canon

Widest Coverage	24mm vs 28mm	4mm Wider Focal coverage
Tele Coverage	200mm vs 105mm	95mm Longer Focal coverage
Fastest Recycle Time	0.9 seconds vs 1.5 seconds	0.6s Faster Recycle Time
Flash Compensation Setting	-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) vs No	Adjust flash compensation on the unit
Slow Sync Mode	Yes vs No	Balance the flash light with the ambient light

Reasons to choose Godox V1 Flash for Canon over Canon Speedlite EL-1

Wireless Range	100.0m vs 30.0m	70m Longer Wireless Range
Head Swivel Angle	330° vs 180°	150° Wider Swivel Range
Weight	530g vs 686.9g	156.9g lighter

Common Strengths of Canon Speedlite EL-1 and Godox V1 Flash for Canon

Wireless Operation	Yes vs Yes	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
Auto-Zoom Head	Yes vs Yes	Automatically matches the focal length of the lens
Bounce Head	Yes (0 to +120°) vs Yes (-7 to +120°)	Bounce the light to create softer and diffused lighting
Swivel Head	Yes (180°) vs Yes (330°)	Easily bounce the light from the sides
Off-Camera Terminal	PC, Proprietary vs 2.5 mm	Trigger the flash via wired connection
Secondary Illumination	Yes vs Yes	Improve the overall lighting of a scene
TTL Operation	Yes vs Yes	Through the Lens Auto Exposure
High-Speed Sync / HSS	Yes vs Yes	Speeds faster than camera' Max sync speed
Second Curtain Sync	Yes vs Yes	Useful for capturing motion blur

Common Weaknesses of Canon Speedlite EL-1 and Godox V1 Flash for Canon

TTL Operation	No vs No	No Through the Lens Auto Exposure

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Canon EL-1 vs Godox V1 C Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

GENERAL
Brand	Canon	Godox
Manufacturer Product Code	4571C002	V1-C
Type	On Camera	On Camera
Mount Type	Shoe	Shoe
TECHNICAL SPECS
Guide Number	197' / 60m at ISO 100	-
Focal Coverage	24-200mm (FF equiv.)	28-105mm (FF equiv.)
Flash Duration	-	1/300 to 1/20000sec
Flash Duration	Approx. 0.9sec	Approx. 1.5sec
Power Range	1/1 to 1/8192	Not specified
Flash Compensation	-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)	No
TTL Operation	Yes	Yes
Wireless Operation	Radio (TTL/Manual)Up to 30m	Radio (TTL/Manual) Up to 328.08' / 100 m
Wireless Channels/Groups	15 / 5	32 / 4
FEATURES
Auto-Zoom Head	Yes	Yes
Bounce Head	0 to +120°	-7 to +120°
Swivel Head	Yes (180°)	Yes (330°)
Off-Camera Terminal	PC, Proprietary	2.5 mm
Mobile App Compatibility	No	No
Secondary Illumination	Modeling Light	Modeling Light
Exposure Controls	Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II	Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II
Flash Modes	Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync, Slow Sync	Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync
High-Speed Sync / HSS	Yes	Yes
Second Curtain Sync	Yes	Yes
Slow Sync Mode	Yes	No
Stroboscopic Mode	No	No
BATTERY and PHYSICAL SPECS
Internal Power	1x Rechargeable (Lithium-Ion)	1x Rechargeable
External Power-Pack	Yes	No
Weight	686.9g / 1.51 lb	530g / 1.17 lb
Dimensions	3.3 x 5.9 x 5.3" / 83.8 x 149.9 x 134.6 mm	3 x 7.8 x 3.7" / 76 x 197 x 93 mm