1. Weight and Portability

• Lightweight materials (carbon fiber, magnesium alloy) make the mount easy to carry, ideal for outdoor, travel, and other mobile shooting scenarios.
• Heavy materials (aluminum alloy, steel) have poor portability, but their weight enhances stability, making them better for fixed-location shooting.

2. Load Capacity

• High-strength materials (carbon fiber, steel, high-quality aluminum alloy) offer stronger load-bearing capacity, supporting DSLRs, telephoto lenses, and even professional video cameras.
• Ordinary plastic and low-cost aluminum alloy have limited load capacity, suitable only for lightweight devices like mirrorless cameras and point-and-shoot cameras — overloading may cause breakage or deformation.

3. Stability and Vibration Resistance

• Materials with high density and rigidity (carbon fiber, steel) provide excellent wind resistance and vibration damping, reducing subtle shakes during shooting.
• Low-rigidity materials (plastic, thin aluminum alloy) are prone to resonance or slight deformation, affecting image sharpness, especially in low-light or long-exposure shooting.

4. Durability and Corrosion Resistance

• Corrosion-resistant materials (carbon fiber, anodized aluminum alloy, stainless steel) withstand moisture, dust, and outdoor harsh environments, having a longer service life.
• Uncoated steel or low-grade plastic is susceptible to rust, fading, or brittle cracking, requiring more frequent maintenance or replacement.

5. Cost

• Premium materials (carbon fiber, high-grade magnesium alloy) have higher production costs, leading to more expensive mounts.
• Common materials (aluminum alloy, plastic, ordinary steel) are more affordable, balancing performance and budget for everyday use.