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Canon Speedlite EL-100 Creative Photography Kit
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Canon Speedlite EL-100 Creative Photography Kit
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Speedlite EL-100 vs Godox V1 C Comparison Overview

In this review, we'll compare the Speedlite EL-100 On Camera flash with the Godox V1 C 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.

Speedlite EL-100 Key Specs

  • On Camera Type Flash
  • Designed for Canon Cameras
  • 24-50mm (FF equiv.) Coverage
  • Guide Number: 85' / 25.9
  • Wireless Operation
  • TTL Capability
  • 0 to +90° Bounce Head
  • 330° Swivel Head
  • Weight: 190g / 0.42 lb
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Godox V1 C Key Specs

  • On Camera Type Flash
  • Designed for Canon Cameras
  • 28-50mm (FF equiv.) Coverage
  • Wireless Operation
  • TTL Capability
  • -7 to +120° Bounce Head
  • 330° Swivel Head
  • Weight: 530g / 1.17 lb
  • Dimensions: 3 x 7.8 x 3.7" / 76 x 197 x 93 mm
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Reasons to choose Canon Speedlite EL-100 Creative Photography Kit over Godox V1 Flash for Canon

Widest Coverage 24mm vs 28mm 4mm Wider Focal coverage
Stroboscopic Mode Yes vs No Capture multiple phases of motion in a single frame
Weight 190g vs 530g 340g lighter

Reasons to choose Godox V1 Flash for Canon over Canon Speedlite EL-100 Creative Photography Kit

Tele Coverage 105mm vs 50mm 55mm Longer Focal coverage
Wireless Range 100.0m vs 11.0m 89m Longer Wireless Range
Auto-Zoom Head Yes vs No Automatically matches the focal length of the lens
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

Common Strengths of Canon Speedlite EL-100 Creative Photography Kit and Godox V1 Flash for Canon
Wireless Operation Yes vs Yes Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
Bounce Head Yes (0 to +90°) vs Yes (-7 to +120°) Bounce the light to create softer and diffused lighting
Swivel Head Yes (330°) vs Yes (330°) Easily bounce the light from the sides
TTL Operation Yes vs Yes Through the Lens Auto Exposure
Second Curtain Sync Yes vs Yes Useful for capturing motion blur
Common Weaknesses of Canon Speedlite EL-100 Creative Photography Kit and Godox V1 Flash for Canon
Flash Compensation No vs No No flash compensation setting on the unit
TTL Operation No vs No No Through the Lens Auto Exposure

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Speedlite EL-100 vs Godox V1 C Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
GENERAL
Brand Canon Godox
Manufacturer Product Code 0570C027 V1-C
Type On Camera On Camera
Mount Type Shoe Shoe
TECHNICAL SPECS
Guide Number 85' / 25.9m at ISO 100 -
Guide Number Measured at 50mm -
Focal Coverage 24-50mm (FF equiv.) 28-105mm (FF equiv.)
Flash Duration - 1/300 to 1/20000sec
Flash Duration - Approx. 1.5sec
Power Range 1/1 to 1/128 (Manual) Not specified
TTL Operation Yes Yes
Wireless Operation Infrared (TTL/Manual) Up to 36.09' / 11 m Radio (TTL/Manual) Up to 328.08' / 100 m
Wireless Channels/Groups 4 / 3 32 / 4
FEATURES
Auto-Zoom Head No Yes
Bounce Head 0 to +90° -7 to +120°
Swivel Head Yes (330°) Yes (330°)
Off-Camera Terminal No 2.5 mm
Mobile App Compatibility No No
Secondary Illumination No Modeling Light
Exposure Controls Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II
Flash Modes Second-Curtain Sync, Stroboscopic Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync
High-Speed Sync / HSS No Yes
Second Curtain Sync Yes Yes
Slow Sync Mode No No
Stroboscopic Mode Yes No
BATTERY and PHYSICAL SPECS
Internal Power 2x AA 1x Rechargeable
External Power-Pack No No
Weight 190g / 0.42 lb 530g / 1.17 lb
Dimensions - 3 x 7.8 x 3.7" / 76 x 197 x 93 mm
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