Westcott FJ80 II S Touchscreen 80Ws Speedlight with Sony Camera Mount (2024)
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Westcott FJ80 II S vs Neewer Z2-S TTL Comparison Overview

In this review, we'll compare the Westcott FJ80 II S 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.

Westcott FJ80 II S Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Designed for Sony Cameras

28-105mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Wireless Operation

TTL Capability

0 to +90° Bounce Head

360° Swivel Head

Weight: 600g / 1.32 lb

Dimensions: 3.11 x 8.28 x 3.11" / 7.9 x 21.03 x 7.9 cm

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 Westcott FJ80 II S Touchscreen 80Ws Speedlight with Sony Camera Mount (2024) over Neewer Z2-S TTL Round Head Flash Speedlite for Sony with M12 Diffuser Dome Kit

Head Swivel Angle	360° vs 330°	30° Wider Swivel Range
Fastest Recycle Time	0.05 seconds vs 1.5 seconds	1.45s Faster Recycle Time
Mobile App Compatibility	Yes vs No	Control flash settings via Mobile app

Reasons to choose Neewer Z2-S TTL Round Head Flash Speedlite for Sony with M12 Diffuser Dome Kit over Westcott FJ80 II S Touchscreen 80Ws Speedlight with Sony Camera Mount (2024)

Off-Camera Terminal	2.5 mm vs No	Trigger the flash via wired connection
Stroboscopic Mode	Yes vs No	Capture multiple phases of motion in a single frame
Weight	580g vs 600g	20g lighter

Common Strengths of Westcott FJ80 II S Touchscreen 80Ws Speedlight with Sony Camera Mount (2024) 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
Auto-Zoom Head	Yes vs Yes	Automatically matches the focal length of the lens
Bounce Head	Yes (0 to +90°) vs Yes (-7 to +120°)	Bounce the light to create softer and diffused lighting
Swivel Head	Yes (360°) vs Yes (330°)	Easily bounce the light from the sides
Flash Compensation	Yes vs Yes	Adjust flash compensation on the unit
Secondary Illumination	Yes vs Yes	Improve the overall lighting of a scene
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 Westcott FJ80 II S Touchscreen 80Ws Speedlight with Sony Camera Mount (2024) 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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Westcott FJ80 II S vs Neewer Z2-S TTL Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

GENERAL
Brand	Westcott	Neewer
Manufacturer Product Code	4796N	66604646
Type	On Camera	On Camera
Mount Type	Shoe	Shoe
TECHNICAL SPECS
Focal Coverage	28-105mm (FF equiv.)	28-105mm (FF equiv.)
Flash Duration	1/550 to 1/17100sec	1/180 to 1/20000sec
Flash Duration	Approx. 0.05 to 1.5sec	Approx. 1.5sec
Power Range	No	1/1 to 1/256
Flash Compensation	-3 to +3 EV	-3 to +3 EV
TTL Operation	Yes	Yes
Wireless Operation	Radio (TTL/Manual) Up to 328' / 100 m	Radio (TTL/Manual) Up to 328.1' / 100 m
Wireless Channels/Groups	31 / 16	32 / 4
FEATURES
Auto-Zoom Head	Yes	Yes
Bounce Head	0 to +90°	-7 to +120°
Swivel Head	Yes (360°)	Yes (330°)
Off-Camera Terminal	No	2.5 mm
Mobile App Compatibility	Yes, Adapter Required (Not Included): Android & iOS	No
Secondary Illumination	Modeling Light	Modeling Light
Exposure Controls	Sony ADI / P-TTL, Manual	Sony ADI / P-TTL
Flash Modes	Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync	Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync, Stroboscopic
High-Speed Sync / HSS	Yes	Yes
Second Curtain Sync	Yes	Yes
Slow Sync Mode	No	No
Stroboscopic Mode	No	Yes
BATTERY and PHYSICAL SPECS
Internal Power	1x Rechargeable (Lithium-Ion)	1x Rechargeable (Lithium)
External Power-Pack	No	No
Weight	600g / 1.32 lb	580g / 1.28 lb
Dimensions	3.11 x 8.28 x 3.11" / 7.9 x 21.03 x 7.9 cm	8.12 x 2.99 x 2.99" / 20.62 x 7.59 x 7.59 cm