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ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo vs ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard

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ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo Kit

ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo Kit

  • 625 g with battery.
  • Battery: Built-in rechargeable battery; Operating voltage: 6.5–8.4 V; nominal 7.4 V.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Bluetooth 4.2.
  • Three-axis motorized stabilization.
KSh 26,800In Stock
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ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit

ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit

  • 615 g with battery.
  • Battery: Built-in rechargeable battery; Operating voltage: 6.5–8.4 V; nominal 7.4 V.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Bluetooth 4.2.
  • Three-axis motorized stabilization.
KSh 20,800In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit is the better buy: it costs KSh 6,000 less, with the same 2,600 mAh battery as the ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo Kit.

Weight

ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo Kit
625 g
ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit
615 g

Fill light

ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo Kit
Built-in tilt-axis fill light, one magnetic fill light included
ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit
Supports up to two optional magnetic fill lights

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo Kit

  • Also in the box: protective bag, magnetic fill light, fill-light filters and wrist strap.

ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit

  • Lower price: KSh 20,800 (vs KSh 26,800).

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PriorityZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo KitZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit
TrackingSmartFollow through the ZY Cami appSmartFollow through the ZY Cami app
ControlsJoystick, mode/menu buttons, focus/zoom wheel and selector, photo/video button, FN buttonJoystick, mode/menu buttons, focus/zoom wheel and selector, photo/video button, FN button
Battery life2,600 mAh battery2,600 mAh battery
Weight625 g615 g
ConnectionsBluetooth 4.2Bluetooth 4.2
Fill lightBuilt-in tilt-axis fill light, one magnetic fill light includedSupports up to two optional magnetic fill lights

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo KitZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit
BrandZHIYUNZHIYUN
ModelSMOOTH 5S; Hardware model: SM118SMOOTH 5; Hardware model: SM115
Announced20222021
TypeSmartphone gimbalSmartphone gimbal
StabilizationThree-axis motorized stabilization; Following accuracy: Static deviation: ±0.01° to ±0.04°; motion deviation: ±0.05° to ±0.3°Three-axis motorized stabilization; Following accuracy: Static deviation: ±0.01° to ±0.04°; motion deviation: ±0.05° to ±0.3°

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo KitZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit
Dimensions311 × 168 × 52 mm311 × 168 × 52 mm
Weight625 g, including battery and tripod615 g, including battery

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo KitZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit
Battery TypeBuilt-in rechargeable battery; Operating voltage: 6.5–8.4 V; nominal 7.4 VBuilt-in rechargeable battery; Operating voltage: 6.5–8.4 V; nominal 7.4 V
Battery Capacity2,600 mAh2,600 mAh
Battery LifeApprox. 2.5–24 hours; tested at 25°C with a balanced iPhone XR; shortest runtime with fill light at maximum, longest in standby with lights offApprox. 4.5–25 hours; tested at 25°C with a balanced iPhone XR; shortest runtime with fill light at maximum, longest in standby with lights off
Charging TimeApprox. 2 hours with 15 W fast charging; up to 4 hours with a 5 V / 2 A adapter at 25°C; Charging temperature: 0°C to 45°CApprox. 2 hours with 15 W fast charging; up to 4 hours with a 5 V / 2 A adapter at 25°C; Charging temperature: 0°C to 45°C
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Device ChargingYes; USB-C phone output, 5 V / 1 A maximumYes; USB-C phone output, 5 V / 1 A maximum

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo KitZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2Bluetooth 4.2

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo KitZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit
Subject TrackingSmartFollow through the ZY Cami appSmartFollow through the ZY Cami app
Built-in TripodNoNo
Extension RodNoNo
Fill LightBuilt-in tilt-axis fill light; one magnetic fill light included; supports up to two magnetic lightsSupports up to two optional magnetic fill lights; lights sold separately
Special FeaturesPF, L, F, POV, Vortex and GO modes; portrait / landscape shooting; ZY Cami Smart templates, timelapse and editing; Operating temperature: -10°C to 45°CPF, L, F, POV, Vortex and GO modes; portrait / landscape shooting; ZY Cami Smart templates, timelapse and editing; Operating temperature: -10°C to 45°C

Compatibility & Mounting

Compatibility & Mounting specifications comparison
SpecificationZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo KitZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit
Supported DeviceCompatible smartphones; check the manufacturer model compatibility listCompatible smartphones; check the manufacturer model compatibility list
Tested Payload150–300 g150–300 g
Compatible Phone Weight150–300 g150–300 g
Compatible Phone SizeClamp width: 50–90 mm; phone thickness: under 10 mmClamp width: 50–90 mm; phone thickness: under 10 mm
Camera CompatibilityNot applicableNot applicable
Mounting SystemAdjustable smartphone clamp; balance the phone before powering onAdjustable smartphone clamp; balance the phone before powering on
Accessory Mounts / Ports1/4-inch tripod mounting hole; USB-C charging / firmware port; wrist-strap hole; USB-C phone charging output; magnetic fill-light slots1/4-inch tripod mounting hole; USB-C charging / firmware port; wrist-strap hole; USB-C phone charging output; magnetic fill-light slots

Gimbal & Movement

Gimbal & Movement specifications comparison
SpecificationZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo KitZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit
AxesTilt, roll and panTilt, roll and pan
Mechanical RangeTilt: -140° to +209°; roll: -90° to +259°; pan: -180° to +180°Tilt: -140° to +209°; roll: -90° to +210°; pan: -180° to +180°
Controllable RangeTilt: -90° to +170°; roll: -50° to +50°; pan: -180° to +180°Tilt: -90° to +170°; roll: -50° to +50°; pan: -180° to +180°
Axis LocksManual axis locks for folding and storageManual axis locks for folding and storage
Vertical ShootingPortrait and landscape mounting supportedPortrait and landscape mounting supported

Connectivity & Control

Connectivity & Control specifications comparison
SpecificationZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo KitZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit
AppZY Cami and StaCam; functions depend on phone/app supportZY Cami and StaCam; functions depend on phone/app support
Camera ControlBluetooth shutter control on phones that support volume-button capture; additional controls through ZY Cami / StaCamBluetooth shutter control on phones that support volume-button capture; additional controls through ZY Cami / StaCam
ControlsJoystick, mode/menu buttons, focus/zoom wheel and selector, photo/video button, FN button, trigger and power buttonJoystick, mode/menu buttons, focus/zoom wheel and selector, photo/video button, FN button, trigger and power button

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo KitZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit
In the BoxSMOOTH 5S gimbal; detachable tripod; USB-C cable; quick-start guide; protective bag; one magnetic fill light; four fill-light filters; wrist strap; membership cardSMOOTH 5 gimbal; detachable tripod; USB-C cable; quick-start guide

Similarities

  • Both have 2,600 mAh batteries.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both recharge in about 2 hours.
  • Both carry up to 300 g.
  • Both go up to 8.4 V (battery type).

In summary

The ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit is the better buy, as it costs less.

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