| Table 2: Specification comparison between the 430EX II and the 430EX |
| Parameter | 430EX II | 430EX | |
| Max. GN (ISO 100, in meters) | 43 | ||
| Flash coverage (as a focal length with a 35mm full-frame sensor) |
24 - 105mm (14mm when using the built-in wide panel) | ||
| Auto zoom adjustment for the sensor size | Yes | ||
| Flash modes | Normal flash | E-TTL II / E-TTL / TTL | |
| High-speed sync/FP flash | Yes | ||
| Manual flash | 1/1 - 1/64 (1/3-stop increments) |
1/1 - 1/64 (1-stop increments) |
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| Firing features | FE lock | Yes | |
| Flash exposure compensation | ±3 stops (1/3-stop increments) | ||
| 2nd-curtain sync | Yes | ||
| Modeling flash | Yes | ||
| Color temperature information transmission | Yes | ||
| Wireless slave feature | Yes | ||
| Bounce | Yes | ||
| Recycling | Min. recycling time for full-power flashes | -3.0 sec. | -3.7 sec. |
| Silent recycling | Yes | No | |
| Set unit functions from camera | Yes | No | |
| Custom functions | 9 functions, 20 settings | 6 functions, 12 settings | |
| AF-assist beam (1 - 9 AF points) | Yes | ||
| Power source | Four AA alkaline batteries* | ||
| Mounting foot | Attachment method | Quick-lock/release lever | Screw collar |
| Material | Metal | Molded plastic | |
| Compatible with the SB-E2 bracket | Yes | ||
| Dimensions (w x h x d) | 72 x 122 x 101mm | ||
| Weight (unit only, no batteries) | -320g | ||
| *Also accepts AA Ni-MN and lithium batteries. |