Manfrotto MK190XPRO3 vs Benro SuperSlim Tripod Comparison

Quick answer

Choose the Manfrotto MK190XPRO3-3W for landscape work needing versatile framing with its 90° center column and precise 3-way head. Pick the Benro SuperSlim for hybrid photo/video shoots where carbon fiber portability and a quick-switch head matter more.

Key trade-offs between the Manfrotto MK190XPRO3-3W and Benro SuperSlim

• Center column versatility vs. weight savings: The Manfrotto’s 90° center column lets you reposition your camera horizontally for overhead or low shots. The Benro’s carbon fiber construction saves weight, making it easier to carry on long hikes, but it lacks a horizontal column feature.
• 3-way head precision vs. hybrid head speed: The Manfrotto’s MHXPRO-3W 3-way head gives separate locks for pan, tilt, and level, letting you fine-tune each axis independently. The Benro’s PHVF3 hybrid head uses a quick-release video plate and Arca clamp, so you can swap gear faster but lose some independent axis control.
• Aluminum durability vs. carbon fiber portability: Aluminum legs on the Manfrotto are heavier (around 4.8 lbs) but more resistant to impacts and less expensive. Carbon fiber legs on the Benro are lighter (around 3.5 lbs) and dampen vibrations better, but they cost more and can be damaged by sharp impacts. If you hike frequently, the Benro’s weight savings may justify the higher price. If you shoot from a car or studio, the Manfrotto’s durability and column flexibility are stronger assets.

Product facts

• Manfrotto MK190XPRO3-3W Aluminum Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head: The Manfrotto 190XPRO3 features a 90° center column mechanism that allows the column to be extended vertically or horizontally for versatile framing. This lets you shoot directly over a table or ground-level subject without moving the tripod legs, saving time during macro or low-angle landscape work.

  

• Benro SuperSlim Carbon Fiber Series 1.5 Tripod with PHVF3 Hybrid Flip Head: The Benro SuperSlim includes a PHVF3 head with a 501-style video plate and built-in Arca clamp for dual panning control and vertical video lock. You can switch between a standard photo plate and a video plate without swapping heads, making it a single tripod for mixed photo and video shoots.

  

Which tripod fits your needs?

Best for

• Landscape photographers who need flexible low-angle or overhead framing
• Shooters who prefer precise, independent axis control with a 3-way head

Not for

• Hybrid shooters who switch often between photo and video and want a quick head swap
• Travelers who prioritize the lightest possible kit over center column versatility