Mic 2 Wireless Microphone Systemvs A1 II
DJI
Mic 2 Wireless Microphone System
Starting from £249 new
Best for Vlogging, interviews & content creation
View Mic 2 Wireless Microphone System
Sony
A1 II (2025)
Starting from £6500 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & high-resolution studio work
View A1 II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Vlogging, Interviews & Content Creation — Mic 2 Wireless Microphone System: Matches the Wireless GO II on almost every spec and beats it on range and 32-bit float recording. The magnetic clip is more discreet than the Rode. Either system is excellent — DJI offers slightly cheaper entry and better range.
Professional Sports, Wildlife & High-Resolution Studio Work — A1 II (2025): The most complete camera ever made — 50MP, 30fps, 8K, and the world's best EVF in a single flagship body.
Who should buy what
Mic 2 Wireless Microphone System
- Content creators who want clean wireless audio without large lapel mics
- DJI ecosystem users who want a seamlessly integrated audio solution
- Videographers who need 32-bit float recording for difficult audio environments
- Solo creators and two-person interview setups
A1 II (2025)
- Professional sports and wildlife photographers who need 30fps, 50MP, and the best AF available
- Commercial and advertising photographers who demand 50MP resolution alongside pro video specs
- Photojournalists who need a single body capable of handling every assignment
- Sony system shooters ready to invest in the absolute best
Quick take: The mic 2 wireless microphone system is the most affordable; only the a1 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Mic 2 Wireless Microphone System | A1 II (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £6,500 |
| Sensor | — | 50.1MP full-frame stacked BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 50.1MP |
| Video | — | 8K/30p, 4K/120p 10-bit, 4K/240p super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | — | AI subject recognition — human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle, aircraft, train |
| Stabilisation | — | 8.5-stop IBIS (with in-lens OSS) |
| Burst Rate | — | 30fps electronic (with full AF/AE), 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | — | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 31g per transmitter | 743g body only |
| Dimensions | Transmitter: 44 × 26 × 17mm | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF 0.9× 9.44M-dot — the highest resolution EVF available |
| Screen | — | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | — | Sony E-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | — | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | 2.4GHz wireless, 3.5mm TRS + USB-C output, 250m range, Bluetooth monitoring | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Mic 2 Wireless Microphone System | A1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — |
More comparisons with Mic 2 Wireless Microphone System
Camera family history