V1 Pro Round Head Flashvs A7C II
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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
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
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
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 | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £300 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | — | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 33.0MP |
| Video | — | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | — | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | — | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | — | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 500g (with battery) | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | Round head: 8cm diameter / Height: 19cm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | — | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | — | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | — | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| 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 | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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