Godox IA32 Mini Flash
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Bolt VD-420 Wireless Manual Flash

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Godox IA32 Mini vs Bolt VD-420 Wireless Comparison Overview

In this review, we'll compare the Godox IA32 Mini On Camera flash with the Bolt VD-420 Wireless 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 IA32 Mini Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Fits any camera with a shoe mount

Guide Number: 49' / 14.9

-7 to +90° Bounce Head

Weight: 117g / 0.26 lb

Dimensions: 4.53 x 2.56 x 1.38" / 11.51 x 6.5 x 3.51 cm

Bolt VD-420 Wireless Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Fits any camera with a shoe mount

Guide Number: 108' / 14.9

Wireless Operation

-7 to +90° Bounce Head

270° Swivel Head

Weight: 310g / 0.68 lb

Dimensions: 7.3 x 2.8 x 2.1" / 18.5 x 7.1 x 5.3 cm

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Reasons to choose Godox IA32 Mini Flash over Bolt VD-420 Wireless Manual Flash

Weight	117g vs 310g	193g lighter

Reasons to choose Bolt VD-420 Wireless Manual Flash over Godox IA32 Mini Flash

Max Guide Number	108' vs 49'	59' Longer coverage
Wireless Operation	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
Swivel Head	Yes (270°) vs No	Easily bounce the light from the sides
Fastest Recycle Time	0.1 seconds vs 2.5 seconds	2.4s Faster Recycle Time

Common Strengths of Godox IA32 Mini Flash and Bolt VD-420 Wireless Manual Flash

Bounce Head	Yes (-7 to +90°) vs Yes (-7 to +90°)	Bounce the light to create softer and diffused lighting
Off-Camera Terminal	2.5 mm vs 1/8" / 3.5 mm	Trigger the flash via wired connection

Common Weaknesses of Godox IA32 Mini Flash and Bolt VD-420 Wireless Manual 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 IA32 Mini vs Bolt VD-420 Wireless Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

GENERAL
Brand	Godox	Bolt
Manufacturer Product Code	IA32	VD-420
Type	On Camera	On Camera
Mount Type	Shoe	Shoe
TECHNICAL SPECS
Guide Number	49' / 14.9m at ISO 100	108' / 32.9m at ISO 100
Flash Duration	-	1/300 to 1/20,000sec
Flash Duration	Approx. 2.5sec	Approx. 0.1 to 5sec
Power Range	1/1 to 1/128 (Manual)	1/1 to 1/128 (Manual)
TTL Operation	No	No
Wireless Operation	No	Radio (Manual) Up to 49.2' / 15 m
Wireless Channels/Groups	-	16 / 0
FEATURES
Auto-Zoom Head	No	No
Bounce Head	-7 to +90°	-7 to +90°
Swivel Head	No	Yes (270°)
Off-Camera Terminal	2.5 mm	1/8" / 3.5 mm
Mobile App Compatibility	No	No
Secondary Illumination	No	No
Exposure Controls	Manual	Manual
Flash Modes	None	None
High-Speed Sync / HSS	No	No
Second Curtain Sync	No	No
Slow Sync Mode	No	No
Stroboscopic Mode	No	No
BATTERY and PHYSICAL SPECS
Internal Power	2x AAA	4x AA (Alkaline, Lithium-Ion, NiMH)
External Power-Pack	No	Yes
Weight	117g / 0.26 lb	310g / 0.68 lb
Dimensions	4.53 x 2.56 x 1.38" / 11.51 x 6.5 x 3.51 cm	7.3 x 2.8 x 2.1" / 18.5 x 7.1 x 5.3 cm