V1 Pro Round Head Flashvs A6700
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.
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
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
A6700 (2023)
- APS-C photographers who want the best Sony autofocus in a compact body
- Video shooters who need 4K/120p and subject tracking in a smaller package
- A6400 or A6600 owners ready for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Photographers who want near-A7 performance without the full-frame 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 | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £300 | £999 |
| Sensor | — | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 26.0MP |
| Video | — | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | — | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | — | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | — | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 500g (with battery) | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | Round head: 8cm diameter / Height: 19cm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | — | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | — | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | 2.4GHz Godox X wireless system (TTL, HSS, remote control) | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | V1 Pro Round Head Flash | A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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