Product comparison · 2 camera flashes

Canon VL-5 Video Light vs Canon Speedlite 430EX II

7specifications compared
4differ
3identical
6known for one product only

Key differences

Width
- VL-5 Video Light:32 mm
- Speedlite 430EX II:72 mm
Depth
- VL-5 Video Light:41 mm
- Speedlite 430EX II:122 mm
Height
- VL-5 Video Light:52 mm
- Speedlite 430EX II:101 mm
Weight
- VL-5 Video Light:68.04 g
- Speedlite 430EX II:330 g

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Comparison of 3186B001, Speedlite 430EX II
13 specifications	A Canon VL-5 Video Light Model 3186B001 View product	B Canon Speedlite 430EX II View product
Featuresidentical
Type	Slave flash	Slave flash
Product colour	Black	Black
Approximate recycling timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 s
Approx. number of flashesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1400
Shooting distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24.3 m
Guide number (ISO 100, set at 35mm zoom)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	43 m
Camera brands compatibility	Canon	Canon
Poweridentical
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AA
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	32 mm	72 mm
DepthDiffers	41 mm	122 mm
HeightDiffers	52 mm	101 mm
WeightDiffers	68.04 g	330 g

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