Sirui SVM-165 vs iFootage Cobra 3 C180F-P
Sirui SVM-165 vs iFootage Cobra 3 C180F-P
When comparing iFootage Cobra 3 C180F-P and Sirui SVM-165, which one is better?
1. Weight Comparison
The weight of winner iFootage Cobra 3 C180F-P — at 1270 g — is 16.45% less than Sirui SVM-165 at 1520 g.
Winner: iFootage Cobra 3 C180F-P
Regarding weight: Weight is crucial when comparing camera supports, such as tripods, monopods or gimbals. It's important to consider that any extra weight will have to be carried throughout your photo sessions and any travel before or after.
2. Weight Capacity Comparison
iFootage Cobra 3 C180F-P is the winner when it comes to maximum weight capacity, supporting up to 8 kg — 60% more than Sirui SVM-165 at 5 kg.
Winner: iFootage Cobra 3 C180F-P
Regarding maximum load: The "maximum load" of a camera support means that a tripod or monopod cannot support a heavier camera and lens package than the specified maximum load.
3. Maximum Height Comparison
iFootage Cobra 3 C180F-P is the winner with a maximum height of 181 cm, which is 9.7% more than Sirui SVM-165 at 165 cm.
Winner: iFootage Cobra 3 C180F-P
Regarding maximum height: The maximum height of a tripod or monopod can be crucial when comparing products, as you may want to have a steady camera as far from the ground as possible. Popular products offer a maximum height of 120-180 cm, depending on their size and intended use.
4. Minimum Height Comparison
iFootage Cobra 3 C180F-P is the best in terms of minimum height, since its minimum height of 69 cm is 1.43% less than 70 cm.
Winner: iFootage Cobra 3 C180F-P
Regarding minimum height: The minimum weight can be just as important as the maximum height, since it determines wheter you easily can carry the tripod or monopod with you or not. If the minimum height is too long, it might not fit in your backpack or trunk.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Sirui SVM-165 and iFootage Cobra 3 C180F-P:
| Sirui SVM-165 | iFootage Cobra 3 C180F-P | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sirui | iFootage |
| Weight | 1520 g | 1270 g |
| Material | Carbon Fiber | Carbon Fiber |
| Maximum Load | 5 kg | 8 kg |
| Bluetooth | Missing | No |
| Built-in Flash | Missing | No |
| Adjustable Height | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Height | 165 cm | 181 cm |
| Sections | 3 | 4 |
| Minimum Height | 70 cm | 69 cm |
| Joints | 3 | 4 |
| Head Included | No | No |
| Lock Type | Twist Lock | Flip Lock |
| Weight Hook | Missing | No |
| Type | Monopod | Monopod |