Sony HVL-F32M External Flash
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Godox TT685S II Flash for Sony Cameras

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Sony HVL-F32M vs Godox TT685S II Comparison Overview

In this review, we'll compare the Sony HVL-F32M On Camera flash with the Godox TT685S 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.

Sony HVL-F32M Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Designed for Sony Cameras

24-105mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Guide Number: 105' / 32

Wireless Operation

TTL Capability

-8 to +90° Bounce Head

270° Swivel Head

Weight: 235g / 0.52 lb

Dimensions: 2.6 x 4.7 x 3.2" / 66 x 119 x 82 mm

Godox TT685S II Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Designed for Sony Cameras

20-105mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Guide Number: 197' / 32

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 Sony HVL-F32M External Flash over Godox TT685S II Flash for Sony Cameras

Wide Angle Adapter	Yes (15mm) vs No	Go wider with the adapter
Slow Sync Mode	Yes vs No	Balance the flash light with the ambient light
Weight	235g vs 405g	170g lighter

Reasons to choose Godox TT685S II Flash for Sony Cameras over Sony HVL-F32M External Flash

Widest Coverage	20mm vs 24mm	4mm Wider Focal coverage
Tele Coverage	200mm vs 105mm	95mm Longer Focal coverage
Max Guide Number	197' vs 105'	92' Longer coverage
Head Swivel Angle	330° vs 270°	60° Wider Swivel Range
Off-Camera Terminal	2.5 mm vs No	Trigger the flash via wired connection

Common Strengths of Sony HVL-F32M External Flash and Godox TT685S II Flash for Sony Cameras

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 (-8 to +90°) vs Yes (-7 to +120°)	Bounce the light to create softer and diffused lighting
Swivel Head	Yes (270°) vs Yes (330°)	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 Sony HVL-F32M External Flash and Godox TT685S II Flash for Sony Cameras

TTL Operation	No vs No	No Through the Lens Auto Exposure

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Sony HVL-F32M vs Godox TT685S II Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

GENERAL
Brand	Sony	Godox
Manufacturer Product Code	HVL-F32M	TT685IIS
Type	On Camera	On Camera
Mount Type	Sony Multi-Interface Shoe	Sony Multi-Interface Shoe
TECHNICAL SPECS
Guide Number	105' / 32m at ISO 100	197' / 60m at ISO 100
Focal Coverage	24-105mm (FF equiv.)	20-200mm (FF equiv.)
Coverage w/ Adapter	15mm (FF equiv.)	-
Flash Duration	-	1/300 to 1/20000sec
Flash Duration	Approx. 0.1 to 5sec	Approx. 0.1 to 2.6sec
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 16.4' / 5 m	Radio (TTL/Manual)Up to 328.08' / 100 m Optical Pulse (TTL/Manual)Up to 49.21' / 15 m (Master, Slave)
Wireless Channels/Groups	1 / 1	32 / 5
FEATURES
Auto-Zoom Head	Yes	Yes
Bounce Head	-8 to +90°	-7 to +120°
Swivel Head	Yes (270°)	Yes (330°)
Off-Camera Terminal	No	2.5 mm
Mobile App Compatibility	No	No
Secondary Illumination	No	No
Exposure Controls	Sony ADI / P-TTL	Sony ADI / P-TTL, TTL via Separate Commander, Manual
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	2x AA (Alkaline, NiMH)	4x AA (Alkaline, NiMH)
External Power-Pack	No	No
Weight	235g / 0.52 lb	405g / 0.89 lb
Dimensions	2.6 x 4.7 x 3.2" / 66 x 119 x 82 mm	2.5 x 3 x 7.5" / 64 x 76 x 190 mm