Sony HVL-F46RM Wireless Radio Flash
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Sony HVL-F46RM vs Neewer Z2-S TTL Comparison Overview

In this review, we'll compare the Sony HVL-F46RM On Camera flash with the Neewer Z2-S TTL 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-F46RM Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Designed for Sony Cameras

24-105mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Guide Number: 151' / 46

Wireless Operation

TTL Capability

180° Swivel Head

Weight: 308g / 0.68 lb

Dimensions: 2.7 x 4.5 x 3.5" / 69.4 x 114.7 x 88.9 mm

Neewer Z2-S TTL 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: 8.12 x 2.99 x 2.99" / 20.62 x 7.59 x 7.59 cm

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Reasons to choose Sony HVL-F46RM Wireless Radio Flash over Neewer Z2-S TTL Round Head Flash Speedlite for Sony with M12 Diffuser Dome Kit

Widest Coverage	24mm vs 28mm	4mm Wider Focal coverage
Wide Angle Adapter	Yes (15mm) vs No	Go wider with the adapter
Weight	308g vs 580g	272g lighter

Reasons to choose Neewer Z2-S TTL Round Head Flash Speedlite for Sony with M12 Diffuser Dome Kit over Sony HVL-F46RM Wireless Radio Flash

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
Head Swivel Angle	330° vs 180°	150° 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
High-Speed Sync	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
High-Speed Sync	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
High-Speed Sync / HSS	Yes vs No	Speeds faster than camera' Max sync speed
Second Curtain Sync	Yes vs No	Useful for capturing motion blur
Stroboscopic Mode	Yes vs No	Capture multiple phases of motion in a single frame

Common Strengths of Sony HVL-F46RM Wireless Radio Flash and Neewer Z2-S TTL Round Head Flash Speedlite for Sony with M12 Diffuser Dome Kit

Wireless Operation	Yes vs Yes	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
Swivel Head	Yes (180°) 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

Common Weaknesses of Sony HVL-F46RM Wireless Radio Flash and Neewer Z2-S TTL Round Head Flash Speedlite for Sony with M12 Diffuser Dome Kit

TTL Operation	No vs No	No Through the Lens Auto Exposure

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Sony HVL-F46RM vs Neewer Z2-S TTL Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

GENERAL
Brand	Sony	Neewer
Manufacturer Product Code	HVL-F46RM	66604646
Type	On Camera	On Camera
Mount Type	Sony Multi-Interface Shoe	Shoe
TECHNICAL SPECS
Guide Number	151' / 46m at ISO 100	-
Guide Number Measured at	105mm	-
Focal Coverage	24-105mm (FF equiv.)	28-105mm (FF equiv.)
Coverage w/ Adapter	15mm (FF equiv.)	-
Flash Duration	-	1/180 to 1/20000sec
Flash Duration	-	Approx. 1.5sec
Power Range	-	1/1 to 1/256
Flash Compensation	Yes	-3 to +3 EV
TTL Operation	Yes	Yes
Wireless Operation	Radio (TTL/Manual) Up to 98.4' / 30 m (Commander, Master, Optical Slave, Slave)	Radio (TTL/Manual) Up to 328.1' / 100 m
Wireless Channels/Groups	14 / 3	32 / 4
FEATURES
Auto-Zoom Head	No	Yes
Bounce Head	No	-7 to +120°
Swivel Head	Yes (180°)	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	None	Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync, Stroboscopic
High-Speed Sync / HSS	No	Yes
Second Curtain Sync	No	Yes
Slow Sync Mode	No	No
Stroboscopic Mode	No	Yes
BATTERY and PHYSICAL SPECS
Internal Power	4x AA (Alkaline, NiMH)	1x Rechargeable (Lithium)
External Power-Pack	No	No
Weight	308g / 0.68 lb	580g / 1.28 lb
Dimensions	2.7 x 4.5 x 3.5" / 69.4 x 114.7 x 88.9 mm	8.12 x 2.99 x 2.99" / 20.62 x 7.59 x 7.59 cm