Nikon SB-R200 Wireless Remote Speedlight
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Nikon SB-R200 vs Godox TT685N II Comparison Overview

In this review, we'll compare the Nikon SB-R200 On Camera flash with the Godox TT685N II 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.

Nikon SB-R200 Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Designed for Nikon Cameras

24mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Guide Number: 33' / 10.1

Wireless Operation

TTL Capability

Weight: 120g / 0.26 lb

Dimensions: 3.1 x 3.0 x 2.2" / 80.0 x 75.0 x 55.0 mm

Godox TT685N II Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Designed for Nikon Cameras

20-mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Guide Number: 197' / 10.1

Wireless Operation

TTL Capability

-7 to +120° Bounce Head

330° Swivel Head

Weight: 405g / 0.89 lb

Dimensions: 2.5 x 3 x 7.5" / 64 x 76 x 190 mm

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Reasons to choose Nikon SB-R200 Wireless Remote Speedlight over Godox TT685N II Flash for Nikon Cameras

Weight	120g vs 405g	285g lighter

Reasons to choose Godox TT685N II Flash for Nikon Cameras over Nikon SB-R200 Wireless Remote Speedlight

Widest Coverage	20mm vs 24mm	4mm Wider Focal coverage
Max Guide Number	197' vs 33'	164' Longer coverage
Auto-Zoom Head	Yes vs No	Automatically matches the focal length of the lens
Bounce Head	Yes (-7 to +120°) vs No	Bounce the light to create softer and diffused lighting
Swivel Head	Yes (330°) vs No	Easily bounce the light from the sides
Fastest Recycle Time	0.1 seconds vs 6 seconds	5.9s Faster Recycle Time
Flash Compensation Setting	-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) vs No	Adjust flash compensation on the unit
Off-Camera Terminal	2.5 mm vs No	Trigger the flash via wired connection
Second Curtain Sync	Yes vs No	Useful for capturing motion blur

Common Strengths of Nikon SB-R200 Wireless Remote Speedlight and Godox TT685N II Flash for Nikon Cameras

Wireless Operation	Yes vs Yes	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
TTL Operation	Yes vs Yes	Through the Lens Auto Exposure
High-Speed Sync / HSS	Yes vs Yes	Speeds faster than camera' Max sync speed

Common Weaknesses of Nikon SB-R200 Wireless Remote Speedlight and Godox TT685N II Flash for Nikon Cameras

TTL Operation	No vs No	No Through the Lens Auto Exposure

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Nikon SB-R200 vs Godox TT685N II Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

GENERAL
Brand	Nikon	Godox
Manufacturer Product Code	4805	TT685IIN
Type	On Camera	On Camera
Mount Type	-	Shoe
TECHNICAL SPECS
Guide Number	33' / 10.1m at ISO 100	197' / 60m at ISO 100
Focal Coverage	24mm (FF equiv.)	20-200mm (FF equiv.)
Flash Duration	3-Jan to Jan-00sec	1/300 to 1/20000sec
Flash Duration	Approx. 6sec	Approx. 0.1 to 2.6sec
Power Range	1/1 to 1/128	1/1 to 1/128
Flash Compensation	No	-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
TTL Operation	Yes	Yes
Wireless Operation	Optical Pulse, Unspecified Range (Slave)	Radio (TTL/Manual) Up to 328.08' / 100 m, Optical Pulse (TTL/Manual) Up to 49.21' / 15 m (Master, Slave)
Wireless Channels/Groups	4 / 3	32 / 5
FEATURES
Auto-Zoom Head	No	Yes
Bounce Head	No	-7 to +120°
Swivel Head	No	Yes (330°)
Off-Camera Terminal	No	2.5 mm
Mobile App Compatibility	No	No
Secondary Illumination	No	No
Exposure Controls	Nikon i-TTL	Nikon i-TTL, TTL via Separate Commander, Manual
Flash Modes	Manual control from 1/1 to 1/128 power, High-speed sync	Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync
High-Speed Sync / HSS	Yes	Yes
Second Curtain Sync	No	Yes
Slow Sync Mode	No	No
Stroboscopic Mode	No	No
BATTERY and PHYSICAL SPECS
Internal Power	1x CR123A	4x AA (Alkaline, NiMH)
External Power-Pack	No	Yes
Weight	120g / 0.26 lb	405g / 0.89 lb
Dimensions	3.1 x 3.0 x 2.2" / 80.0 x 75.0 x 55.0 mm	2.5 x 3 x 7.5" / 64 x 76 x 190 mm