Godox X3 Touchscreen TTL Wireless Flash Trigger for Sony

Move your flash off the camera—and put lighting control at your fingertips.

The Godox X3 for Sony is a compact wireless transmitter that lets you control compatible Godox flashes from your camera. Position your light where it works best for the photograph, then adjust its settings without leaving your shooting position.

With an OLED touchscreen, Sony TTL support, and a rechargeable battery, the X3 is a practical addition to a portable portrait kit or a larger lighting setup.

Features That Make a Difference

• Touchscreen control. Tap and swipe to adjust settings on a clear OLED display. Adjustable brightness helps with visibility, while a screen lock prevents accidental changes.

• Automatic or manual flash exposure. TTL helps you respond to changing situations; manual control lets you maintain consistent flash output across a series of photographs.

• TTL-to-manual conversion. TCM converts a TTL exposure into a manual power setting. Establish a starting exposure quickly, then fine-tune your lighting.

• High-speed sync up to 1/8000 second. With a compatible camera and flash, use shutter speeds above the camera’s normal flash sync limit—helpful for outdoor portraits with wider apertures in bright light.

• Wireless control of multiple lights. The Godox 2.4GHz X system lets you organize compatible flashes into groups and adjust their output from the camera.

• Small and lightweight. At approximately 48g, the X3 keeps your camera setup compact.

• USB-C charging. Its built-in rechargeable lithium battery charges in approximately two hours. The USB-C connection also supports firmware updates.

Who Is It For?

The X3 is a useful choice for Sony photographers making portraits, photographing events, creating product images, or exploring off-camera lighting.

It works well for someone starting with a single compatible flash, as well as photographers who want a compact transmitter for a setup with several lights. You can experiment with lighting direction, balance, and contrast while keeping the controls close at hand.

Compatibility

This is the Sony version, model X3-S, designed for compatible Sony cameras with a Multi Interface Shoe and flashes using the Godox 2.4GHz X wireless system.

A compatible flash or receiver is required and sold separately. TTL, high-speed sync, and other functions depend on the camera and flash combination. The transmitter does not directly control every Sony-branded flash.

The Looking Glass Take

Off-camera lighting becomes more enjoyable when making an adjustment is easy. You can soften a shadow, reduce the background light, or give your subject a little more separation—and see the difference without repeatedly walking over to your flash.

That’s the X3’s appeal: useful control in a small package. It’s a good fit for Sony photographers who want to keep their kit portable while giving themselves more options for shaping light. Start with one compatible flash, get comfortable with it, and build from there.