TT685 II TTL Speedlitevs A7C
Godox
TT685 II TTL Speedlite
Starting from £89 new
Best for Portrait, wedding & event photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portrait, Wedding & Event Photography — TT685 II TTL Speedlite: The best value TTL speedlite available. Full TTL, HSS and Godox X wireless at £89 — works seamlessly alongside a V1 Pro as a slave unit. The standard choice for reliable flash without overspending.
Compact Travel & Content Creation — A7C (2020): The A7C proves full-frame doesn't have to be bulky. Excellent battery life, reliable Eye AF and a vari-angle screen in a pocketable body is a compelling combination for travel and content creators. The A7C II improved on it, but the original remains a strong value buy.
Who should buy what
TT685 II TTL Speedlite
- Portrait photographers who want a second flash for two-light setups
- Wedding photographers who need a reliable backup speedlite
- Photographers new to flash who want TTL simplicity
- Anyone adding a second Godox light to an existing V1 Pro system
A7C (2020)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame in the smallest possible body
- Content creators who need a flip screen and reliable Eye AF
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want to keep a compact kit
- Vloggers who need 4K and great battery life on the road
Quick take: The tt685 ii ttl speedlite is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | TT685 II TTL Speedlite | A7C (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £89 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | — | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | — | 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion, S-Log2/S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | — | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | — | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | — | ~740 shots (CIPA) — outstanding for a Sony mirrorless |
| Weight | 420g (with batteries) | 509g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | Standard speedlite form factor | 124.0 × 71.1 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | — | None built-in — use rear screen or accessory EVF |
| Screen | — | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | — | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | 2.4GHz Godox X wireless system (TTL, HSS, remote control) | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | TT685 II TTL Speedlite | A7C |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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