Godox VING V850II Li-Ion Flash Kit
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Godox Ving V850II vs Godox iM30 Mini Comparison Overview

In this review, we'll compare the Godox Ving V850II On Camera flash with the Godox iM30 Mini 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.

Godox Ving V850II Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Fits any camera with a shoe mount

20-200mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Guide Number: 197' / 60

Wireless Operation

-7 to +90° Bounce Head

360° Swivel Head

Weight: 530g / 1.17 lb

Dimensions: 2.5 x 3 x 7.5" / 6.3 x 7.6 x 19.1 cm

Godox iM30 Mini Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Fits any camera with a shoe mount

Guide Number: 49' / 60

Weight: 78g / 0.17 lb

Dimensions: 2.4 x 2.05 x 1.77" / 6.1 x 5.21 x 4.5 cm

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Reasons to choose Godox VING V850II Li-Ion Flash Kit over Godox iM30 Mini Flash

Max Guide Number	197' vs 49'	148' Longer coverage
Wireless Operation	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
Bounce Head	Yes (-7 to +90°) vs No	Bounce the light to create softer and diffused lighting
Swivel Head	Yes (360°) vs No	Easily bounce the light from the sides
Fastest Recycle Time	1.5 seconds vs 3.6 seconds	2.1s Faster Recycle Time
High-Speed Sync	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
High-Speed Sync	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
High-Speed Sync / HSS	Yes vs No	Speeds faster than camera' Max sync speed

Reasons to choose Godox iM30 Mini Flash over Godox VING V850II Li-Ion Flash Kit

Weight	78g vs 530.1g	452.1g lighter

Common Strengths of Godox VING V850II Li-Ion Flash Kit and Godox iM30 Mini Flash

Off-Camera Terminal	2.5 mm vs 2.5 mm	Trigger the flash via wired connection

Common Weaknesses of Godox VING V850II Li-Ion Flash Kit and Godox iM30 Mini Flash

Flash Compensation	No vs No	No flash compensation setting on the unit
TTL Operation	No vs No	No Through the Lens Auto Exposure

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Godox Ving V850II vs Godox iM30 Mini Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

GENERAL
Brand	Godox	Godox
Manufacturer Product Code	V850II KIT	IM30
Type	On Camera	On Camera
Mount Type	Shoe	Shoe
TECHNICAL SPECS
Guide Number	197' / 60m at ISO 100	49' / 14.9m at ISO 100
Guide Number Measured at	200mm	-
Focal Coverage	20-200mm (FF equiv.)	-
Flash Duration	1/300 to 1/20000sec	-
Flash Duration	Approx. 1.5sec	Approx. 3.6sec
Power Range	1/1 to 1/128	1/1 to 1/64 (Manual)
TTL Operation	No	No
Wireless Operation	Radio (Manual) Up to 328.1' / 100 m (Master, Slave)	No
Wireless Channels/Groups	32 / 5	-
FEATURES
Auto-Zoom Head	No	No
Bounce Head	-7 to +90°	No
Swivel Head	Yes (360°)	No
Off-Camera Terminal	2.5 mm	2.5 mm
Mobile App Compatibility	No	No
Secondary Illumination	No	No
Exposure Controls	Manual	Manual
Flash Modes	Hi-Speed Sync	None
High-Speed Sync / HSS	Yes	No
Second Curtain Sync	No	No
Slow Sync Mode	No	No
Stroboscopic Mode	No	No
BATTERY and PHYSICAL SPECS
Internal Power	1x Rechargeable	2x AAA
External Power-Pack	No	No
Weight	530.1g / 1.17 lb	78g / 0.17 lb
Dimensions	2.5 x 3 x 7.5" / 6.3 x 7.6 x 19.1 cm	2.4 x 2.05 x 1.77" / 6.1 x 5.21 x 4.5 cm