Product comparison · 2 camera flashes

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

Key differences

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

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Comparison of Speedlite 430EX III-RT, Speedlite 600EX II-RT
27 specifications	A Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT View product	B Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT View product
Features6 differ
TypeDiffers	Compact flash	Slave flash
Product colour	Black	Black
Approximate recycling timeDiffers	3.5 s	3.3 s
Approx. number of flashesDiffers	180 - 1200	100 - 700
Guide number (ISO 100, set at 35mm zoom)Differs	43 m	60 m
Wireless connection	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam	Yes	Yes
Brand specific flash systemsDiffers	E-TTL I (Canon), E-TTL II (Canon)	E-TTL I (Canon), E-TTL II (Canon), TTL
Channels quantityKnown for one	15 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dustproof	Yes	Yes
Flash modesDiffers	Auto, High-speed synchronization, Manual	Second curtain synchro, Slave
Focal length rangeKnown for one	24 - 105 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Group settingsKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tilt adjustment	Yes	Yes
Water-resistant	Yes	Yes
Camera brands compatibility	Canon	Canon
Shooting distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.6 - 10 m
MaterialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Metal
Flash coverageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 - 200 mm
Poweridentical
Number of batteries supported	4	4
Battery type	AA	AA
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CP-E4, CP-E4N
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	70.5 mm	78.7 mm
DepthDiffers	98.2 mm	122.7 mm
HeightDiffers	113.8 mm	143.2 mm
WeightDiffers	295 g	435 g
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 45 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source

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