Yongnuo YN560-III Speedlite
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Yongnuo YN560-III vs Godox Lux Junior Retro Comparison Overview

In this review, we'll compare the Yongnuo YN560-III On Camera flash with the Godox Lux Junior Retro 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 YN560-III 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

-7 to +90° Bounce Head

270° Swivel Head

Weight: 350g / 0.77 lb

Dimensions: 2.4 x 7.5 x 3.1" / 60 x 190 x 78 mm

Godox Lux Junior Retro Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Fits any camera with a shoe mount

28mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Guide Number: 39' / 57.9

Weight: 130g / 0.29 lb

Dimensions: 2.9 x 2 x 2.8" / 73.8 x 50.2 x 71.8 mm

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Reasons to choose Yongnuo YN560-III Speedlite over Godox Lux Junior Retro Camera Flash

Widest Coverage	24mm vs 28mm	4mm Wider Focal coverage
Wide Angle Adapter	Yes (18mm) vs No	Go wider with the adapter
Max Guide Number	190' vs 39'	151' Longer coverage
Wireless Operation	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
Bounce Head	Yes (-7 to +90°) vs No	Bounce the light to create softer and diffused lighting
Swivel Head	Yes (270°) vs No	Easily bounce the light from the sides
Off-Camera Terminal	PC vs No	Trigger the flash via wired connection

Reasons to choose Godox Lux Junior Retro Camera Flash over Yongnuo YN560-III Speedlite

Weight	130g vs 350g	220g lighter

Common Weaknesses of Yongnuo YN560-III Speedlite and Godox Lux Junior Retro Camera Flash

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 YN560-III vs Godox Lux Junior Retro Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

GENERAL
Brand	Yongnuo	Godox
Manufacturer Product Code	YN-560III	LUX JUNIOR BLACK
Type	On Camera	On Camera
Mount Type	Shoe	Shoe
Colour	Black	Black,Dark Green,Mint Green,Pink,Red,White
TECHNICAL SPECS
Guide Number	190' / 57.9m at ISO 100	39' / 11.9m at ISO 100
Guide Number Measured at	105mm	28mm
Focal Coverage	24-105mm (FF equiv.)	28mm (FF equiv.)
Coverage w/ Adapter	18mm (FF equiv.)	-
Flash Duration	1/200 to 1/20000sec	-
Flash Duration	Approx. 3sec	-
Power Range	1/1 to 1/128 (Manual)	1/1 to 1/64 (Manual)
TTL Operation	No	No
Wireless Operation	Radio (Manual) Up to 300' / 91.44 m (Slave) Optical Pulse (Manual) Up to 82.02' / 25 m	No
Wireless Channels/Groups	16 / 0	-
FEATURES
Auto-Zoom Head	No	No
Bounce Head	-7 to +90°	No
Swivel Head	Yes (270°)	No
Off-Camera Terminal	PC	No
Mobile App Compatibility	No	No
Secondary Illumination	No	No
Exposure Controls	Manual	Automatic (Non-TTL), 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 (Alkaline)
External Power-Pack	Yes	No
Weight	350g / 0.77 lb	130g / 0.29 lb
Dimensions	2.4 x 7.5 x 3.1" / 60 x 190 x 78 mm	2.9 x 2 x 2.8" / 73.8 x 50.2 x 71.8 mm