Product comparison · 2 camera flashes

Canon Speedlite 270EX vs Canon Speedlite 580 EX II

3specifications compared
2differ
1identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

Guide number (ISO 100, set at 35mm zoom)
- Speedlite 270EX:28 m
- Speedlite 580 EX II:58 m
Weight
- Speedlite 270EX:145 g
- Speedlite 580 EX II:375 g

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Comparison of Speedlite 270EX, Speedlite 580 EX II
15 specifications	A Canon Speedlite 270EX View product	B Canon Speedlite 580 EX II View product
Features1 differ
TypeKnown for one	Slave flash	Unknown — not stated by the source
Approximate recycling timeKnown for one	3.9 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Guide number (ISO 100, set at 35mm zoom)Differs	28 m	58 m
Lighting angle (vertical)Known for one	90°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera brands compatibilityKnown for one	Canon	Unknown — not stated by the source
Approx. number of flashesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 700
Shooting distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 m
Poweridentical
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one	AA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	64 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	65 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	76.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	145 g	375 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	76 x 134 x 114 mm

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