Yongnuo YN-560III Negative Display Manual Speedlite
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Yongnuo YN-560III vs Godox iM30 Mini Comparison Overview

In this review, we'll compare the Yongnuo YN-560III On Camera flash with the Godox iM30 Mini 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.

Yongnuo YN-560III Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Fits any camera with a shoe mount

24-105mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Guide Number: 190' / 57.9

Wireless Operation

90° Swivel Head

Godox iM30 Mini Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Fits any camera with a shoe mount

Guide Number: 49' / 57.9

Weight: 78g / 0.17 lb

Dimensions: 2.4 x 2.05 x 1.77" / 6.1 x 5.21 x 4.5 cm

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Reasons to choose Yongnuo YN-560III Negative Display Manual Speedlite over Godox iM30 Mini Flash

Max Guide Number	190' vs 49'	141' Longer coverage
Wireless Operation	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
Swivel Head	Yes (90°) vs No	Easily bounce the light from the sides
Fastest Recycle Time	0.1 seconds vs 3.6 seconds	3.5s Faster Recycle Time
Weight	g vs 78g	78g lighter

Reasons to choose Godox iM30 Mini Flash over Yongnuo YN-560III Negative Display Manual Speedlite

Common Strengths of Yongnuo YN-560III Negative Display Manual Speedlite and Godox iM30 Mini Flash

Off-Camera Terminal	PC vs 2.5 mm	Trigger the flash via wired connection

Common Weaknesses of Yongnuo YN-560III Negative Display Manual Speedlite and Godox iM30 Mini Flash

Bounce Head	No vs No	Head doesn't move for easy bouncing
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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Yongnuo YN-560III vs Godox iM30 Mini Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

GENERAL
Brand	Yongnuo	Godox
Manufacturer Product Code	YN-560III NEGATIVE DISPLAY	IM30
Type	On Camera	On Camera
Mount Type	Shoe	Shoe
TECHNICAL SPECS
Guide Number	190' / 57.9m at ISO 100	49' / 14.9m at ISO 100
Guide Number Measured at	105mm	-
Focal Coverage	24-105mm (FF equiv.)	-
Flash Duration	1/200 to 1/20000sec	-
Flash Duration	Approx. 0.1 to 3sec	Approx. 3.6sec
Power Range	1/1 to 1/128 (Manual)	1/1 to 1/64 (Manual)
TTL Operation	No	No
Wireless Operation	Radio (Manual) Up to 98.4' / 30 m	No
Wireless Channels/Groups	16 /	-
FEATURES
Auto-Zoom Head	No	No
Swivel Head	Yes (90°)	No
Off-Camera Terminal	PC	2.5 mm
Mobile App Compatibility	No	No
Secondary Illumination	No	No
Exposure Controls	Manual	Manual
Flash Modes	None	None
High-Speed Sync / HSS	No	No
Second Curtain Sync	No	No
Slow Sync Mode	No	No
Stroboscopic Mode	No	No
BATTERY and PHYSICAL SPECS
Internal Power	4x AA (Alkaline, NiMH)	2x AAA
External Power-Pack	No	No
Weight	-	78g / 0.17 lb
Dimensions	-	2.4 x 2.05 x 1.77" / 6.1 x 5.21 x 4.5 cm