Product comparison · 2 camera flashes

Canon Speedlite 430EX II vs Canon Speedlite 580 EX II

5specifications compared
4differ
1identical
9known for one product only

Key differences

Approx. number of flashes
- Speedlite 430EX II:1400
- Speedlite 580 EX II:100 - 700
Shooting distance
- Speedlite 430EX II:24.3 m
- Speedlite 580 EX II:30 m
Guide number (ISO 100, set at 35mm zoom)
- Speedlite 430EX II:43 m
- Speedlite 580 EX II:58 m
Weight
- Speedlite 430EX II:330 g
- Speedlite 580 EX II:375 g

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Comparison of Speedlite 430EX II, Speedlite 580 EX II
14 specifications	A Canon Speedlite 430EX II View product	B Canon Speedlite 580 EX II View product
Features3 differ
TypeKnown for one	Slave flash	Unknown — not stated by the source
Approximate recycling timeKnown for one	3 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Approx. number of flashesDiffers	1400	100 - 700
Shooting distanceDiffers	24.3 m	30 m
Guide number (ISO 100, set at 35mm zoom)Differs	43 m	58 m
Camera brands compatibilityKnown for one	Canon	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one	AA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	72 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	122 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	101 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	330 g	375 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	76 x 134 x 114 mm

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