| SB-300 AF Speedlight | SB-500 AF Speedlight | SB-700 AF Speedlight | SB-910 AF Speedlight | |
| Commander Function | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Function | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Guide Number | 18 m/59 ft. (at ISO 100) | 24m/78.7ft. (at ISO 100) | 28 m/92 ft. (at ISO 100, 35mm zoom head position, in FX format, standard illumination pattern, 20°C/68°F) to 39 m/128 ft. (at ISO 200, 35mm zoom head position, in FX format, standard illumination pattern, 20°C/68°F) | 34 m/111.5 ft. (at ISO 100, 35mm zoom head position, in FX format, standard illumination pattern, 20°C/68°F) to 48 m/157.5 ft. (at ISO 200, 35mm zoom head position, in FX format, standard illumination pattern, 20°C/68°F) |
| Electronic Construction | Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry | Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry | Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry | Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry |
| Flash Exposure Control | i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash with CLS compatible cameras | i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash with CLS compatible cameras | Distance-priority manual flash i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash with CLS compatible cameras Manual Flash (with Nikon Creative Lighting System digital and 35mm SLR cameras) | Distance-priority manual flash i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash with CLS compatible cameras Manual Flash (with Nikon Creative Lighting System digital and 35mm SLR cameras) |
| Lens Coverage | 18/27 to 200mm (DX/FX-format, Automatic mode) | 24 mm lens (FX format) or 16 mm lens (DX format) | 14-120mm (DX-format) 24 to 120mm (FX-Format) | 8 to 11mm (DX-format, Automatic mode with built-in wide-angle panel deployed) 12 to 17mm (FX-format, Automatic mode with built-in wide-angle panel deployed) 12 to 200mm (DX-format, Automatic mode) 17 to 200mm (FX-format, Automatic mode) |
| Illumination pattern | — | — | The light distribution angle is automatically adjusted to the camera’s image area in both FX and DX formats Standard Even Center-weighted | The light distribution angle is automatically adjusted to the camera’s image area in both FX and DX formats Standard Even Center-weighted |
| Other Available Functions | Test Firing Monitor Pre-flashes Bounce capability | Test Firing Monitor Pre-flashes Modeling flash (LED) | Test Firing Monitor Pre-flashes AF-assist illuminator Modeling illuminator | Test Firing Monitor Pre-flashes AF-assist illumination for multi-point AF Modeling illuminator |
| Bounce Function (Tilt) | Flash head tilts up to 120° with click stops at 0°, 60°, 90°, 120° | Flash head tilts up to 90° with click-stops at 0°, 60°, 75°, 90°. | Flash head tilts down to -7° or up to 90° with click-stops at -7°, 0°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°. | Flash head tilts down to -7° or up to 90° with click-stops at -7°, 0°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°. |
| Bounce Function (Rotate) | — | Flash head rotates horizontally 180° to the left and right with click-stops at 0°, 30°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 120°, 150°, 180° | Flash head rotates horizontally 180° to the left and right with click-stops at 0°, 30°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 120°, 150°, 180° | Flash head rotates horizontally 180° to the left and right with click-stops at 0°, 30°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 120°, 150°, 180° |
| Minimum Recycling Time | 3.5 sec. (approx.) with Ni-MH batteries 4.0 sec. (approx.) with Alkaline-manganese (1.5V) batteries | 3.5 sec. (approx.) with Ni-MH batteries 4.0 sec. (approx.) with Alkaline-manganese (1.5V) batteries | 2.5 sec. (approx.) with AA-size Alkaline (1.5V) batteries 2.5 sec. (approx.) with Evolta (1.5V) batteries 2.5 sec. (approx.) with NiMH (2600 mAh) batteries 2.5 sec. (approx.) with NiMH (eneloop) batteries 3.5 sec. (approx.) with Lithium (1.5V) batteries | 2.3 sec. (approx.) with Ni-MH (2600 mAh) batteries 3.0 sec. (approx.) with Oxyride™ (1.5V) batteries 4.0 sec. (approx.) with Alkaline-manganese (1.5V) batteries 4.5 sec. (approx.) with Lithium (1.5V) batteries |
| Flash Duration | — | 1/1100 sec. at M 1/1 (full) output | 1/1042 sec. at M1/1 (full) output 1/1136 sec. at M1/2 output 1/2857 sec. at M1/4 output 1/5714 sec. at M1/8 output 1/10000 sec. at M1/16 output 1/18182 sec. at M1/32 output 1/25000 sec. at M1/64 output 1/40000 sec. at M1/128 output | 1/880 sec. at M 1/1 (full) output 1/1100 sec. at M 1/2 output 1/2550 sec. at M 1/4 output 1/5000 sec. at M 1/8 output 1/10000 sec. at M 1/16 output 1/20000 sec. at M 1/32 output 1/35700 sec. at M 1/64 output 1/38500 sec. at M 1/128 output |
| Required Power Source | Two AAA-size batteries | 2 AA-size batteries of the same brand from any of the following types: 1.5V LR6 (AA-size) alkaline batteries 1.2V HR6 (AA-size) rechargeable Ni-MH batteries | Four 1.5 V alkaline AA-size batteries Four 1.5 V lithium AA-size batteries Four Rechargeable 1.2 V NiMH AA-size batteries | Four 1.2V Ni-MH (AA-size) batteries Four 1.5V Alkaline-manganese (AA-size) batteries Four 1.5V Lithium (AA-size) batteries |
| Optional Power Supply | — | — | — | SK-6 Power Bracket Unit, SD-9 High-Performance Battery Pack SD-8A High-Performance Battery Pack |
| Flash-ready Indicator | — | Fully recycled: lights up Warning indication: flashes slowly | Blinks: insufficient flash output for correct exposure (in i-TTL or distance-priority manual flash mode) Lights up: recycled and ready to fire. | Rear and Front lights blink: Insufficient light for correct exposure (in i-TTL, Auto Aperture flash, Non-TTL Auto flash, or Distance-priority manual flash operations). Rear lights up and Front blinks: recycled and ready to fire. |
| Ready Light | Back | Back | Front Back | Front |
| Flash Compensation | — | Available via camera settings | -3.0 EV to +3.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV steps in i-TTL mode | –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV in increments of 1/3 steps in i-TTL auto flash, Auto Aperture flash, Non-TTL auto flash and Distance-priority manual flash modes |
| Custom Setting | — | — | AF-Assist Illumination Color Filters Flash Compensation Steps in Manual Flash Mode FX/DX Format Selection LCD Panel Contrast Remote Flash Unit Settings Reset Custom Setting Sound Monitor Standby function Unit or Measuring Distance Version of Firmware | AF-Assist Illumination Modeling Illuminator Monitor pre-flashes Test firing |
| Minimum Number of Flashes / Recycling Time | 70 or more (1.5V Alkaline-manganese) 110 or more (Ni-MH batteries) | 100/4.0-30 sec. (Alkaline-manganese batteries) 140/3.5-30 sec. (Ni-MH batteries) | 160/2.5–30 sec. (1.5V AA Alkaline) 230/2.5–30 sec. (1.5V Evolta) 260/2.5–30 sec. (2600 mAh NiMH) 230/2.5–30 sec. (Ni-MH (eneloop)) 330/3.5–30 sec. (1.5V Lithium) | 110/4.0 – 30 sec. (1.5V Alkaline-manganese) 165/2.3–30 sec. (Ni-MH (eneloop)) 190/2.3–30 sec. (2600mAh Ni-MH) 230/4.5–120 sec. (1.5V Lithium) |
| Wireless Flash Modes | — | Commander / Remote | Master Quick Wireless Mode: A:B Off Remote SU-4 | Master Master (RPT) Off Remote SU-4 |
| Wireless Communication Channels | — | 4 channels for Commander mode; 1 channel for Remote mode | Four: 1, 2, 3 and 4Channels | Four: 1, 2, 3 and 4Channels |
| Wireless Groups | — | Two: A, B | Two: A, B | Three: A, B and C |
| Other Functions | — | Firmware update Thermal cut-out LED light with three level brighness for close-up photography, modeling light or recording movies – maximum output: approx. 100 lx at 1 m (3.3 ft.), high power | Firmware update Thermal cut-out | Firmware update ISO sensitivity setting Key lock Recalling the underexposure value in the TTL auto flash mode Resetting the settings Improved Thermal Cut-out |
| Dimensions | 2.3 x 2.6 x 2.5 in. (57.4 x 65.4 x 62.3 mm) (Approx.) | 2.6 x 4.5 x 2.8 in. (67 x 114.5 x 70.8mm) (Approx.) | 2.8 x 5.0 x 4.1 in. (71.0 x 126.0 x 104.5 mm) (Approx.) | 3.1 x 5.7 x 4.4 in. (78.5 x 145 x 113 mm) (Approx.) |
| Weight (Approx. without batteries) | 3.4 oz. (97 g) | 8 oz. (226 g) | 12.7 oz. (360 g) | 14.8 oz. (420 g) |
| Price | $146.95 | $246.95 | $326.95 | $546.95 |