About this guide
Sony DSLR compatibility depends on the camera’s shoe. Later A-mount bodies with Sony’s Multi Interface Shoe can use the flashes below; older Auto-lock Accessory Shoe bodies need an adapter and should be checked individually.
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The picks, in detail
Sony HVL-F60RM2
Sony's flagship radio flash for Multi Interface Shoe cameras.
- Sony Multi Interface Shoe flash
- Radio wireless control
- Flagship Sony system flash
- Direct option for MI-shoe Sony bodies
- Sony-native radio ecosystem
- Older Auto-lock Shoe bodies require the appropriate adapter
Sony HVL-F46RM
A smaller Sony radio flash for compatible Multi Interface Shoe bodies.
- Sony Multi Interface Shoe flash
- Radio wireless control
- Smaller F46 class
- Less bulky than flagship flash
- Direct MI-shoe option
- Not direct-fit for Auto-lock Shoe cameras
Godox V1Pro S
A rechargeable round-head flash made for Sony's Multi Interface Shoe.
- Sony-dedicated TTL version
- Rechargeable battery
- Round flash head
- Direct MI-shoe option
- Radio system support
- Older Auto-lock Shoe needs an adapter
Godox V860III-S
A rechargeable Sony TTL speedlight with built-in radio.
- Sony-dedicated TTL version
- Rechargeable battery
- Built-in radio
- Direct MI-shoe option
- Fast rechargeable workflow
- Not universally compatible with every Sony DSLR shoe
Godox TT685II-S
An AA-powered Sony TTL speedlight for camera-mounted or radio use.
- Sony-dedicated TTL version
- AA-powered
- Radio transceiver
- AA cells are easy to replace
- Direct MI-shoe compatibility
- Auto-lock Shoe cameras require adapter compatibility check
- Sony-dedicated TTL version
- Compact body
- Radio system
- Lightweight for compatible MI bodies
- Travel-friendly size
- Lower output than full-size flashes
- Sony-dedicated TTL version
- Rechargeable battery
- Current compact model
- Direct MI-shoe fit
- Portable rechargeable option
- Not direct-fit on older Auto-lock Shoe bodies
- Sony-dedicated TTL version
- High-output rechargeable flash
- MI-shoe version
- Powerful MI-shoe option
- Rechargeable workflow
- Large and expensive for casual use
- Sony-dedicated TTL version
- Round flash head
- Rechargeable battery
- Compatible with Sony MI-shoe bodies
- Round-head light quality
- Older Auto-lock Shoe bodies need adapter support
What each one costs
Typical price, cheapest first. Tap a name to jump to that pick and its buy link.
Compare any three
| Sony HVL-F60RM2 | Sony HVL-F46RM | Godox V1Pro S | |
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| Price | $600–$700 | $350–$450 | $300–$350 |
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Buying tips
- Confirm the shoe type printed in the camera manual before buying.
- The Sony A99 II uses the Multi Interface Shoe; older Alpha bodies may not.
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