- YN500EX can synchronize with all shutter speeds, the maximum shutter sync up to 1/8000
- Head can zoomed 24-105mm on the lamp adapter by operating the zoom button on the flash light, supports full-frame/half-frame camera
- The YN500EX can be triggered by the camera set-top, built-in or main-controlled flashing command, S1 and S2 (pre-flash-canceled mode)
- Smaller design - YN500 EX is looking a bit smaller compared to its bigger brother the YN568EX
- Buttons design - a welcome upgrade with the YN 500 EX is its new button design, they are larger and backlit, very helpful while trying to manage the flash in dark places