Neewer NW420 TTL Speedlite Flash for Nikon
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Neewer NW420 N vs Nikon SB-700 AF Comparison Overview

In this review, we'll compare the Neewer NW420 N On Camera flash with the Nikon SB-700 AF 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.

Neewer NW420 N Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Designed for Nikon Cameras

24-105mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Guide Number: 118' / 36

Wireless Operation

TTL Capability

-7 to +90° Bounce Head

180° Swivel Head

Weight: 200g / 0.44 lb

Dimensions: 5.9 x 2.5 x 1.5" / 15 x 6.3 x 3.8 cm

Nikon SB-700 AF Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Designed for Nikon Cameras

24-105mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Guide Number: 92' / 36

Wireless Operation

TTL Capability

-7 to +90° Bounce Head

360° Swivel Head

Weight: 360g / 0.79 lb

Dimensions: 2.8 x 5 x 4.1" / 71 x 126 x 104.5 mm

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Reasons to choose Neewer NW420 TTL Speedlite Flash for Nikon over Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight

Max Guide Number	118' vs 92'	26' Longer coverage
Fastest Recycle Time	2.2 seconds vs 2.5 seconds	0.3s Faster Recycle Time
Stroboscopic Mode	Yes vs No	Capture multiple phases of motion in a single frame
Weight	200g vs 360g	160g lighter

Reasons to choose Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight over Neewer NW420 TTL Speedlite Flash for Nikon

Tele Coverage	120mm vs 105mm	15mm Longer Focal coverage
Auto-Zoom Head	Yes vs No	Automatically matches the focal length of the lens
Head Swivel Angle	360° vs 180°	180° Wider Swivel Range
Off-Camera Terminal	Proprietary vs No	Trigger the flash via wired connection
Slow Sync Mode	Yes vs No	Balance the flash light with the ambient light

Common Strengths of Neewer NW420 TTL Speedlite Flash for Nikon and Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight

Wireless Operation	Yes vs Yes	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
Bounce Head	Yes (-7 to +90°) vs Yes (-7 to +90°)	Bounce the light to create softer and diffused lighting
Swivel Head	Yes (180°) vs Yes (360°)	Easily bounce the light from the sides
Flash Compensation	Yes vs Yes	Adjust flash compensation on the unit
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 Neewer NW420 TTL Speedlite Flash for Nikon and Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight

TTL Operation	No vs No	No Through the Lens Auto Exposure

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Neewer NW420 N vs Nikon SB-700 AF Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

GENERAL
Brand	Neewer	Nikon
Manufacturer Product Code	66601381	4808
Type	On Camera	On Camera
Mount Type	Shoe	Shoe
TECHNICAL SPECS
Guide Number	118' / 36m at ISO 100	92' / 28m at ISO 100
Guide Number Measured at	200mm	35mm
Focal Coverage	24-105mm (FF equiv.)	24-120mm (FF equiv.)
Flash Duration	1/350 to 1/20000sec	1/1042 to 1/40000sec
Flash Duration	Approx. 2.2sec	Approx. 2.5 to 3.5sec
Power Range	1/1 to 1/128	1/1 to 1/128
Flash Compensation	-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)	-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
TTL Operation	Yes	Yes
Wireless Operation	Optical Pulse (TTL/Manual) Up to 98.43' / 30 m	Optical Pulse (TTL/Manual) Up to 32.81' / 10 m (Commander, Slave)
Wireless Channels/Groups	-	4 / 2
FEATURES
Auto-Zoom Head	No	Yes
Bounce Head	-7 to +90°	-7 to +90°
Swivel Head	Yes (180°)	Yes (360°)
Off-Camera Terminal	No	Proprietary
Mobile App Compatibility	No	No
Secondary Illumination	No	No
Exposure Controls	Nikon i-TTL, Manual	Manual, Nikon i-TTL
Flash Modes	Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync, Stroboscopic	Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync, Slow Sync
High-Speed Sync / HSS	Yes	Yes
Second Curtain Sync	Yes	Yes
Slow Sync Mode	No	Yes
Stroboscopic Mode	Yes	No
BATTERY and PHYSICAL SPECS
Internal Power	2x AA	4x AA (Alkaline, Lithium, NiMH)
External Power-Pack	No	No
Weight	200g / 0.44 lb	360g / 0.79 lb
Dimensions	5.9 x 2.5 x 1.5" / 15 x 6.3 x 3.8 cm	2.8 x 5 x 4.1" / 71 x 126 x 104.5 mm