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Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT Flash vs Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 7identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Type
    • Speedlite 430EX III-RT Flash:Compact flash
    • Speedlite 600EX II-RT:Slave flash
  • Approximate recycling time
    • Speedlite 430EX III-RT Flash:3.5 s
    • Speedlite 600EX II-RT:3.3 s
  • Approx. number of flashes
    • Speedlite 430EX III-RT Flash:180 - 1200
    • Speedlite 600EX II-RT:100 - 700
  • Guide number (ISO 100, set at 35mm zoom)
    • Speedlite 430EX III-RT Flash:43 m
    • Speedlite 600EX II-RT:60 m
  • Width
    • Speedlite 430EX III-RT Flash:70.5 mm
    • Speedlite 600EX II-RT:78.7 mm
  • Depth
    • Speedlite 430EX III-RT Flash:98.2 mm
    • Speedlite 600EX II-RT:122.7 mm
  • Height
    • Speedlite 430EX III-RT Flash:113.8 mm
    • Speedlite 600EX II-RT:143.2 mm
  • Weight
    • Speedlite 430EX III-RT Flash:295 g
    • Speedlite 600EX II-RT:435 g

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Comparison of 0585C011, Speedlite 600EX II-RT
27 specifications
Features6 differ
TypeDiffersCompact flashSlave flash
Product colourBlackBlack
Approximate recycling timeDiffers3.5 s3.3 s
Approx. number of flashesDiffers180 - 1200100 - 700
Shooting distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 - 10 m
Guide number (ISO 100, set at 35mm zoom)Differs43 m60 m
MaterialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal
Wireless connectionYesYes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamYesYes
Brand specific flash systemsDiffersE-TTL I (Canon), E-TTL II (Canon)E-TTL I (Canon), E-TTL II (Canon), TTL
DustproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Flash coverageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 - 200 mm
Flash modesDiffersAuto, High-speed synchronization, ManualSecond curtain synchro, Slave
Tilt adjustmentYesYes
Water-resistantKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Channels quantityKnown for one15 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one24 - 105 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Group settingsKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCP-E4, CP-E4N
Number of batteries supported44
Battery typeAAAA
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers70.5 mm78.7 mm
DepthDiffers98.2 mm122.7 mm
HeightDiffers113.8 mm143.2 mm
WeightDiffers295 g435 g
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source

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