// A quick comparison between the Nikon SB-900 and the new SB-910 Speedlight flashes. First the specs differences: Nikon SB-900 Nikon SB-910 Dimensions 3.0x5.7x4.7in. (78.0x146.0x118.5mm) 3.1x5.7x4.4in. (78.5x145x113mm) Weight 14.6 oz. (415g) 14.8 oz. (420g) Other Available Functions AF-assist illuminator AF-assist illumination for multi-point AF Ready Light Front, Back Front Other Functions Thermal cut-out Improved Thermal Cut-out [...]"/>

Nikon SB-900 vs. SB-910 Speedlight comparison

By [NR] admin | Published: November 30, 2011

A quick comparison between the Nikon SB-900 and the new SB-910 Speedlight flashes. First the specs differences:

Nikon SB-900 Nikon SB-910
Dimensions 3.0x5.7x4.7in. (78.0x146.0x118.5mm) 3.1x5.7x4.4in. (78.5x145x113mm)
Weight 14.6 oz. (415g) 14.8 oz. (420g)
Other Available Functions AF-assist illuminator AF-assist illumination for multi-point AF
Ready Light Front, Back Front
Other Functions Thermal cut-out Improved Thermal Cut-out
Price $494.95 $549.95

On the back of the SB-910 a new menu button replaces the previous zoom button. In the press release Nikon mentioned only two SB-910 improvements over the SB-900:

  • the SB-910 provides more efficient battery usage as well as an enhanced Thermal Cut-Out function
  • the SB-910 uses new hard-type color compensation filters for fluorescent and incandescent color temperature balancing

Here is a list of the specs that are 100% identical in both SB-900 and SB-910 (based on the specs published on Nikon's website):

  • Guide Number
  • Lens Coverage
  • Bounce Function (Tilt)
  • Bounce Function (Rotate)
  • Commander Function
  • Remote Function
  • Electronic Construction
  • Flash Exposure Control
  • Illumination pattern
  • Minimum Recycling Time
  • Flash Duration
  • Required Power Source
  • Optional Power Supply
  • Flash-ready Indicator
  • Flash Compensation
  • Custom Setting
  • Minimum Number of Flashes / Recycling Time
  • Wireless Flash Modes
  • Wireless Communication Channels
  • Wireless Groups

 

Related posts:

  1. Nikon SB-910 Speedlight announced in Canada
  2. Nikon SB-910 Speedlight flash officially announced
  3. Nikon SB-910 Speedlight flash now shipping in Europe
  4. Nikon SB-900 speedlight listed as “deleted” at BestBuy
  5. Nikon SB-910 Speedlight flash now available for pre-order
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  • PeterO

    Simple – if no one buys the 910, the price will come down.

    • MB

      Not so sure about that, according to some decisions made by Nikon lately they will most likely raise the prices in an attempt to increase the profit (stupid people logic: I am selling 1 unit per month for 550, so I will double my profit by selling this same unit for 1100 right?).

    • Al Craig

      Is anyone really going to buy this? I already have the SB900 and use it for light enthusiast use – never had a problem with the over-heating. Can’t see any reason to change and feel this is a rather cynical attempt at a quick profit from a company to which I am wholly committed and otherwise respect greatly. I am disappointed, Nikon!

  • Arved

    Well, I’m glad to see the SB-910. For a while there, I thought they might come out with something really better. Like RF implementation of CLS/iTTL. Glad they fixed the thermal protection issue with the SB-900 – finally admitting it’s a problem? But no trade-in plan unless you’re Joe McNally, so the problem still remains in all those otherwise useful SB-900s out there. No firmware update – no service bulletin to replace defective design.

    At least now I don’t have anymore reservations going with Nissin Di866s. Nothing in the SB-910 that warrants a $200 premium over Nissin’s flagship.

  • C Grainge

    I am angered (as I am sure are many) by this – an admission that the thermal cut-out issue on SB-900 was definite hardware problem. So I have to spend another $500+ to be able to use a “flagship” flash that I 95% already own but is not useable for much of the type of work I do – unless I have two of them…

  • anon743

    Still no more support for film TTL.
    Bad…

    • Paulo Feitosa

      For film you can get the excellent SB600, still in stock at B&H.

  • Ric

    I’m really pissed. Just goes to show you that being a loyal customer is worth nothing. Nikon knew the 9oo was a piece of crap when they sold it to us, then claimed everything was fine and there was nothing wrong with the 900. I feel they could at least allow for trade in on the 910. Ever hear of a Recall….

  • Jerry

    I’ve never had a problem with my 900. I absolutely love the thing!

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