Sony HVL-F32M External Flash
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Sony HVL-F32M vs Godox V1Pro S Comparison Overview

In this review, we'll compare the Sony HVL-F32M On Camera flash with the Godox V1Pro S 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 V1Pro S Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Designed for Sony Cameras

28-105mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Wireless Operation

TTL Capability

-7 to +120° Bounce Head

330° Swivel Head

Weight: 580g / 1.28 lb

Dimensions: 6.14 x 4.88 x 2.99" / 15.6 x 12.4 x 7.59 cm

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Reasons to choose Sony HVL-F32M External Flash over Godox V1Pro S Flash for Sony

Widest Coverage	24mm vs 28mm	4mm Wider Focal coverage
Wide Angle Adapter	Yes (15mm) vs No	Go wider with the adapter
Fastest Recycle Time	0.1 seconds vs 1.5 seconds	1.4s Faster Recycle Time
Slow Sync Mode	Yes vs No	Balance the flash light with the ambient light
Weight	235g vs 580g	345g lighter

Reasons to choose Godox V1Pro S Flash for Sony over Sony HVL-F32M External Flash

Optional Subflash Attachment	Yes - Godox SU-1 Sub-Flash vs No	Use as an auxiliary fill light
Wireless Range	100.0m vs 5.0m	95m Longer Wireless Range
Head Swivel Angle	330° vs 270°	60° Wider Swivel Range
Off-Camera Terminal	2.5 mm vs No	Trigger the flash via wired connection
Secondary Illumination	Modeling Light vs No	Improve the overall lighting of a scene

Common Strengths of Sony HVL-F32M External Flash and Godox V1Pro S Flash for Sony

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 V1Pro S Flash for Sony

TTL Operation	No vs No	No Through the Lens Auto Exposure

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Sony HVL-F32M vs Godox V1Pro S Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

GENERAL
Brand	Sony	Godox
Manufacturer Product Code	HVL-F32M	V1PRO S
Type	On Camera	On Camera
Mount Type	Sony Multi-Interface Shoe	Shoe
TECHNICAL SPECS
Guide Number	105' / 32m at ISO 100	-
Focal Coverage	24-105mm (FF equiv.)	28-105mm (FF equiv.)
Coverage w/ Adapter	15mm (FF equiv.)	-
Flash Duration	-	1/300 to 1/20000sec
Flash Duration	Approx. 0.1 to 5sec	Approx. 1.5sec
Power Range	1/1 to 1/128	1/1 to 1/256
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 328.1' / 100 m
Wireless Channels/Groups	1 / 1	32 / 4
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	Modeling Light
Exposure Controls	Sony ADI / P-TTL	Sony ADI / P-TTL
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)	1x Rechargeable (Lithium-Ion)
External Power-Pack	No	Yes
Weight	235g / 0.52 lb	580g / 1.28 lb
Dimensions	2.6 x 4.7 x 3.2" / 66 x 119 x 82 mm	6.14 x 4.88 x 2.99" / 15.6 x 12.4 x 7.59 cm