The Godox AD200 is an incredibly popular flash and a lot of Fujifilm photographers haven’t considered using Nissin flashes since Godox made their inexpensive flashes compatible with Fujifilm cameras. Nissin flashes have never been cheap, but most photographers that own them think they are worth the markup and in this case the MG10 Nissin has an advantage under some conditions with its zoom head design and ability to use external power, while the Godox is a little more versatile for studio type photography.
The Nissin MG10 is also already an award-winning TIPA 2018 World Awards recipient for “Best Portable Flash.”
The Nissin MG10 is the next generation of Nissin zoom flashes, equipped with a Micro SD card slot that allows users to update the device easily by themselves. The external motorized zoom allows the MG10 to zoom from 24 to 200mm. With the diffuser it covers a wide angle of 18mm. This powerful zoom flash has a guide number of no less than 80 at 200mm, and 47.5 at 35mm zoom range. The super fast recycling time of only 1.5 seconds with two 26650 Li-ion batteries give the photographer maximum versatility. The MG10 is equipped with a 9W LED modeling light for studio shoots. Controlled by NAS (Nissin Air system) with the Air 10s commander, the MG10 has full-function capability with Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji, Four Thirds and Leica systems.
So how does it compare to the popular Godox AD200?
| NISSIN MG10 | GODOX AD200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Guide Number | 47.5 @ 35mm / 80 @ 200mm | 52 (Fresnel) / 60 (Bare Bulb with reflector) |
| TTL | Yes | Yes |
| HSS | Yes | Yes |
| 2.4Ghz wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Duration | ||
| Recycle time¹ | 1.5s (ext. power) / 2.8s (Lio-ion) / 3.5s (AA) | 2.1 seconds |
| Bare Bulb Head | No | Yes |
| Fresnel Head | Yes | Yes |
| Fresnel Zoom | 24-200mm (18mm wide) | Fixed 35mm |
| Battery | 2x 26650 Li-ion or 8xAA | 14.4v 2900mAh Li-ion |
| Full power flashes | 500 (Li-ion) / 200 (AA) | 500 |
| Modelling Light | Yes | Yes, with the Fresnel head |
| AF Assist | No² | No |
NISSIN MG10 SPECS
| Compatibility | via Nissin NAS Commander to support Canon , Nikon , Sony , Fujifilm , Micro Four Thirds System. |
| Guide no. (at ISO 100, in meters) |
with zoom cover : GN80@200mm / GN47.5@35mm ; without zoom cover : GN28 / 165Ws |
| Flash tubes | Dual Quartz flash tubes |
| Zoom coverage | 24mm~200mm motorize outer zoom, 18mm with diffuser |
| Power source | 2x 26650 Li-ion batteries (4000mAh or higher) or 8xAA rechargeable batteries * All batteries are not included |
| Recycling time | 2.8sec with 2x Li-ion Batteries / 3.5sec with 8xAA rechargeable batteries / 1.5sec with PS8+2x Li-ion batteries |
| Number of Full flashes | Approx. 200 times with 8x AA 2200mAh rechargeable batteries / Approx. 500 times with 2x Li-ion 5000mAh batteries |
| Flash Duration | 1/10000~1/167sec |
| Control and communication | by Nissin Air 10s for fully function |
| Setting | Channel setting, Group setting, Open mode on/off, Power switch |
| Wireless mode | 2.4GHz with Nissin NAS system |
| Exposure Compensation | Set by Nissin commander |
| Bounce position | -7 ~ 90 degree Vertical, +/- 180 degree Horizontal |
| Manual mode power ratio | 1/256- 1/1 with 1/3 steps controlled by Nissin Air 10s |
| Mode (*) | TTL, M, 1st/2st curtain sync, HSS high-speed sync (up to 1/8000 sec.), Slow shutter sync, red-eye reduction |
| LED Modeling | 8W LED,25steps Control by Air10s, approx. 4 hours operation with 5000mAh batteries, Overheat protected |
| External power pack socket | Yes , support PS 8 for Sony version |
| Shutter Release | shutter cable to camera or by NAS |
| Tripod mounting hole | ¼” , 20UNC |
| Bracket Mount | Left or right hand mountable |
| Flash Tube Life | 100,000 full flashes |
| Accessories | Flash case, AA battery magazine, Li-Ion battery magazine, ball head, filter holder and wide-angle diffuser |
| Dimensions | 210x145x80mm HxDxW |
| Weight | 975g / 34.4oz (without batteries) |
Nissin MG10: B&H Photo
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