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 | 3.0×5.7×4.7in. (78.0×146.0x118.5mm) | 3.1×5.7×4.4in. (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
