The Godox V100 combines studio-level power with versatile features, including a full-colour touchscreen and wireless connectivity, setting a new standard for on-camera speedlights in 2024.
Godox’s V100 sits in an unusual part of the flash market: it is a hot-shoe unit, yet it carries enough output to behave like a small studio strobe. According to Godox, the flash delivers 100Ws, which placed it at the top of the company’s on-camera range when it arrived in late 2024. That extra headroom matters for photographers who want bounce flash, direct flash and off-camera control without moving to a larger light.
The design follows the round-head approach introduced with the earlier V1 series, but adds a full-colour touchscreen and a detachable SU-1 sub-flash. Godox says the flash head rotates 330 degrees and tilts from minus 7 degrees to 120 degrees, while the internal lithium-ion pack is rated for about 400 full-power flashes with a recycle time of roughly 1.7 seconds. Retailers and buying guides also position it as the most powerful on-camera model in Godox’s current speedlight line-up, above the V1 Pro, V860III and TT685II.
In long-term use, the handling appears to be one of the V100’s strongest points. The review published by 35mmc said the unit feels solid, even after being knocked over during an outdoor shoot, and the locking hot-shoe foot inspires more confidence than some lighter speedlights. The same review noted that the flash can feel top-heavy on smaller bodies, although it balances better on larger mirrorless and DSLR cameras. Its 2.5mm sync port also makes it usable with older cameras that lack a modern hot shoe, provided the photographer has the right cable.
The touchscreen interface is the other major change. 35mmc said it is quicker and easier to use than the older button-heavy layout on the V1 Pro, while still leaving enough physical control for practical adjustments such as power changes. Godox also supplies its own 2.4GHz wireless system, so the V100 can work as a receiver or transmitter in multi-light setups. That makes it suitable not only for on-camera use but also for off-camera work with other Godox units.
Performance is where the flash most clearly separates itself from ordinary speedlights. According to Godox and retailer specifications, it supports TTL, high-speed sync up to 1/8000 sec, first-curtain and second-curtain sync, and automatic zoom coverage from 28mm to 105mm. The 35mmc review found that it could easily overpower midday sun in HSS mode and still recycle quickly enough for fast-paced shooting. It also reported only a slight colour shift between standard sync and HSS, which should be manageable for most users.
The detachable sub-flash and modelling light broaden the flash’s usefulness. 35mmc found the SU-1 helpful for filling shadows when bouncing the main tube, while the built-in modelling lamp was especially useful for focusing in dark conditions and for macro work. That said, the review also suggests a practical caveat: if you rarely use bounce flash or off-camera lighting, much of the V100’s capability may be unnecessary. For photographers who want a powerful, feature-rich flash that still mounts directly on the camera, though, the V100 is among the most capable options currently available.
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