V1 Pro Round Head Flashvs A6400
Godox
V1 Pro Round Head Flash
Starting from £300 new
Best for Portrait & event photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portrait & Event Photography — V1 Pro Round Head Flash: The V1 Pro is the flash most photographers move to when they outgrow their basic speedlight. The round head, magnetic modifiers and rechargeable battery make it feel like a professional studio light in a portable package. — buy the one that matches your camera your camera.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
V1 Pro Round Head Flash
- Portrait photographers who want studio-quality catchlights from a hotshoe flash
- Wedding and event photographers who need reliable TTL flash in fast-moving situations
- Photographers who want a portable flash system that works with Godox modifiers
- Anyone upgrading from a basic speedlight to a more powerful, versatile solution
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The v1 pro round head flash is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | V1 Pro Round Head Flash | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £300 | £899 |
| Sensor | — | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | — | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | — | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | — | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | — | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | — | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 500g (with battery) | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | Round head: 8cm diameter / Height: 19cm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | — | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | — | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | 2.4GHz Godox X wireless system (TTL, HSS, remote control) | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | V1 Pro Round Head Flash | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Video | ||
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