If you are thinking of buying an external flash for your Sony camera, you are in the perfect place. I am going to show you a series of recommendations for all budgets and needs.
In this guide to choosing flash you will find the aspects you should look at to find the one that best suits your needs.
Today I am going to focus on leaving you with a list with the best flashes for sony and tell you about its characteristics so that you can decide which one is ideal for you and your camera. Because the best for you may not be the best for someone else. The important thing is that it suits your needs and your budget. That’s the best flash you can find. I have ordered them by price, because it is a determining aspect, so it is easier for you to advance through the list.
These are the best flashes for your Sony camera:
- Neewer NW320 MiniTTL
- Godox TT600S
- Neewer NW635 TTL
- Godox TT350S
- Godox TT685S TTL
- Sony HVLF20M
- Godox V860II-S
- Nissan i60A
- Sony HVLF45RM
- SonyHVL-F60RM
Now let’s see them one by one. Be careful, all these flashes are for Sony, but make sure that the one you are interested in is compatible with your camera’s hot shoe.
1. Neewer NW320 Mini TTL: Compact and cheap
For those looking for a small and compact flash, the Neewer NW320 Mini TTL is a great choice. The best thing is its price and its size. The biggest drawback is that it lacks zoom and that its recycling time of 5s, approx.
Obviously it is not a professional and super powerful flash, but one that gets you out of trouble and that can accompany you on your outings and trips offering automatic and manual function, in addition to the following features:
- Compatible with MI shoe Sony A7(A7 A7S A7R A7II) NEX6 RX1 RX1R RX10 RX100II HX50 A3000 A6000
- TTL-LCD Flash
- Guide number 32 (ISO 100, 105mm)
- Color temperature: 5600K
- Modes: TTL/M/MULTI/S1/S2
- Recycling time of 5s approx.
- Light Detection Distance: Indoor 15m, Outdoor 10m
- Rotation: 60º-90º horizontally and -7º-90º degrees vertically
- Additional Functions: Front-Curtain Sync, Auxiliary LED Light, Focus Assist, Power Saving Mode, Overheat Protection Function.
- Power Supply: 2 AA cell or AA Ni-MH alkaline battery
- Price: N/A
2. Godox TT600S: Cheap to start
Ideal to start in the world of flash. If you are exploring and/or you are more into natural light and want support for specific moments, this flash is a good option. It serves you both as a second light in the studio and for exteriors with homogeneous light and for situations in which the light is so scarce that you need help.
It is the Godox TT6000 model but to be compatible with Sony it has to have the S at the end. It is a high-performance flash with advantages such as weight and price, but it has AA batteries and a recycling time of almost 3 seconds, although it is less than the previous flash 😉 . These are the characteristics of the Godox TT600S manual flash:
- Compatible with multi interface shoe
- Guide number 60 (ISO 100)
- Flash zoom from 20 to 200mm
- Power: 1/1 – 1/128 in 1/3 step increments
- 32 channels
- It has optical slave mode S1 and S2
- Recycle time 0.1 to 2.6 seconds
- Horizontal rotation from 0º to 360º
- Head tilt – 7º to 90º
- Synchronize in 1st, 2nd curtain and High Speed HSS 1/8000 of a second
- 5 Groups A / B / C / D / E
- LCD screen
- Additional functions: Mode stand-by for power saving, Audible sound, Back LCD panel illumination, Slave mode
- Color temperature 5600 +/- 200ºK
- Range: 100 meters by radio signal
- Flash: 1/300 to 1/20000s
- overheat protection
- Power supply: 4 AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries
- Dimension: 64 x 76 x 190 mm
- Weight: 400g (500g with batteries)
- You can find it for €73.00
More specifications here.
3. Neewer NW635 TTL: Comprehensive and affordable
A flash with remarkable power for its price. For about 70 euros it includes the flash, a soft diffuser, a mini stand, the manual, a protective bag, an FC-16 2.4G wireless receiver, an FC-16 2.4G wireless transmitter, a PC sync cable, S2 shutter cable and conversion adapter. Another ideal flash to immerse yourself in the world of flash without taking a mortgage but with guarantees.
- Compatible with Sony MI mirrorless cameras (A9II A9 A7RIV A7RIII A7RII A7R A7III A7II A7 A7SII A7S A6600 A6500 A6400 A6300 A6100 A6000 A58 A99 A99II A77II RX10 RX10II/III/IV)
- Guide number 58 (ISO 100, 180mm)
- Power: 1/1 – 1/128 in 1/3 step increments
- Flash mode: TTL mode, M, MULTI, S1/S2
- Additional functions: Support manual, TTL, optical slave (S1, S2), strobe mode, overheat protection, auto sleep mode
- Wireless activation distance: 20-30m indoors, 10-15m outdoors
- Recycle time 3.5 seconds approx.
- Wireless activation distance: 20-30m indoors, 10-15m outdoors
- Horizontal rotation from 0º to 270º
- Head tilt – 7º to 90º
- Flash: 1/200 to 1/56000s
- LCD screen
- Color temperature 5600 +/- 200ºK
- 16 channels
- Includes receiver and transmitter
- Power supply: 4 AA-size batteries
- Dimensions: 203 x 76 x 61mm
- Weight: 400g
- You can find it on Amazon for N/A
You can learn more about this flash in the following video:
4. GodoxTT350S: Light and versatile
Ideal for an occasional user, to carry in the pocket, to travel and as a backup flash. Intended for use with smaller cameras such as mirrorless and compact cameras. Recommended for example for portrait photography or macro photography. The best thing is how small, compact and light it is, and that it is compatible with almost all brands. It is easy to use because of its complete but simple menu. It has automatic, manual and multi mode. The best thing about this flash is that the price-size-performance ratio is difficult to improve. The least interesting thing is that if you need a lot of power it is not the best for you.
- Compatible with MI shoe
- Guide number 36
- Modes: TTL, Manual, Multi and HSS Sync (high speed sync, allows shooting up to 1/8000s)
- It works with only 2 AA batteries.
- Built-in Master and Slave function, with optical S1 and S2 mode
- Slave function: Master, Slave and Off Off
- Zoom: 24 – 105 mm Manual or Automatic
- Head tiltable from -7º to 90º and rotating from 0º to 270º
- Flash: 1/350 – 1/20000s
- FEB function +/- 3 in 1/3 increments
- Synchronization in 1st, 2nd and high speed HSS up to 1/8000 of a second
- Groups: A, B, C
- 2.4Ghz radio signal transmission. with a range of 30m
- 16 channels
- Focus assist AF in the center from 0.6 to 4 meters. On the periphery from 0.6 to 2.5 meters
- Recycle time from 0.1 to 2.2s
- It works with any version of the Godox X1T automatic trigger by radio up to 30 meters, avoiding having more weight and more batteries.
- Power: 2 AA batteries
- Dimensions: 140 x 62 x 38mm
- Weight: 200g
- Price: €89.00
Get to know this flash a little better in the description of this video:
5. Godox TT685S TTL: Excellent value for money
Compatible with MI shoe, the Godox TT685S TTL is a wireless flash thanks to its wireless system that allows it to be used as a master and as a slave. With great power and versatility to work with other flashes and create different and creative light schemes, as well as the option to synchronize at high speed (1/8000s). These are its main features, as you will see, it is a very interesting option for amateur users:
- Compatible with Sony MI hot shoe Sony cameras (Sony a9 a7III a7RIII a7II a7RII a7SII a7 a7R a7S a6500 a6300 a6000 a77II RX10II/III/IV)
- Guide number of 60 (105mm, ISO 100)
- Wireless with Godox X 2.4 GHz radio system
- Works as master or slave with Godox flashes or Sony flashes
- Modes: TTL, manual, multiple
- Optical mode: S1 and S2 with range up to 15m indoors and 10m outdoors
- Recycle time: 0.1 – 2.6s
- Color temperature: 5600K +/- 200º
- Zoom: 20 – 200mm
- 5 groups
- 32 channels
- Wireless trigger distance: 100m
- Sync at HSS speed (1/8000s)
- 360º rotating and tilting head
- Additional features: focus assist, backlit display and buttons,
- Metal foot with screw lock closure
- USB port for firmware update.
- Card to bounce and diffuse the light included
- Power: 4 AA batteries
- Duration: Up to 230 shots using 2500mAh batteries
- Dimensions: 64 x 76 x 190mm
- Weight: 530g (with batteries)
- Price: N/A
In the following video you can see how to configure this flash model:
The Neewer NW880S it is the same as the Godox TT6857 TTL. Yes, the same but with a different brand. The point is that Neewer is not a manufacturer, but buys from other manufacturers to distribute with its brand, so the choice between buying one or the other will depend on the price. That is, the offer that you find best or the accessories that you are wearing at that time. Right now the Neewer is on Amazon for €99.99.
6. Sony HVLF20M: Compact and lightweight
A compact size for cameras with multi interface shoe. It is a flash to replace the integrated one and achieve more features with little volume and weight. With this small and light flash we have a wireless function, the possibility of redirecting it in different directions, automatic on and off to save energy. The drawback is that it is a bit expensive for the power it offers.
- Compatible with multi interface shoe (DSC-RX1; DSC-HX50; DSC-HX50V; SLT-A58K; SLT-A58Y)
- Guide number 20 (50mm, ISO 100)
- TTL-mode
- Color temperature: 5500K
- Rotation: 75º up
- 1 channel
- 1 group
- It is activated by raising the body of the flash and deactivated by knocking it down.
- Works as a wireless controller to control other compatible units
- Transmission range 5m
- Dimensions: 62 × 114 × 24mm
- Weight: 105g (without batteries)
- Price: €160.00
7. Godox V860II-S: For professionals at an amateur price
We go a step further in terms of performance and ideal user, if the previous ones could be used for amateur use or as a support flash, this is already a flash for professional use due to its power and features. These are its characteristics:
- Compatible with multi interface shoeSony DSLR cameras
- Guide Number: 60 (ISO 100)
- Zoom: 20 – 200mm with retractable panel up to 14mm. Manual or Automatic Zoom with focal selector depending on the lens used
- Rotation: 0º to 360º, and tiltable -7º to 90º
- Flash modes: TTL, Autoflash, Manual, Multi.
- Sync: 1st and 2nd curtain, High Speed HSS (1/8000s)
- Exposure compensation
- FE lock: Not available
- Flash: 1/300 – 1/20000s
- Color temperature: 5600K ±200K
- Flash in wireless mode (Wireless): Compatible with the Godox X1T Sony trigger
- In Multi mode you can shoot up to 90 times at 100 Hz
- Wireless Function (Wireless): Master, Slave, Power Off
- In 2.4Ghz wireless mode it has 32 operating channels (1-32)
- Transmission range: 12 to 15m indoors, 8 to 10m outdoors approx.
- Reception angle acting as Master: +/- 40° horizontal, +/- 30° vertical
- 4 channels
- 3 Groups
- Slave mode indicator: Two indicators in red flash
- Multi mode: Frequency from 1 to 199 Hz. No. of times from 2 to…