VideoMic Pro+ On-Camera Shotgun Microphonevs A1 II
Rode
VideoMic Pro+ On-Camera Shotgun Microphone
Starting from £249 new
Best for Professional video, documentary & filmmaking
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Sony
A1 II (2025)
Starting from £6500 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & high-resolution studio work
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Video, Documentary & Filmmaking — VideoMic Pro+ On-Camera Shotgun Microphone: What working videographers use when they need the best wired on-camera audio. The larger capsule is audibly cleaner than compact mics, the high-pass filter cuts rumble, and auto-power saves battery. Wired simplicity at a professional level.
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
VideoMic Pro+ On-Camera Shotgun Microphone
- Professional videographers who need the cleanest possible on-camera audio
- Documentary filmmakers who want a reliable wired shotgun solution
- Filmmakers upgrading from a compact mic who need more reach and clarity
- Anyone who wants professional audio without wireless system complexity
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 videomic pro+ on-camera shotgun microphone is the most affordable; only the a1 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | VideoMic Pro+ On-Camera Shotgun Microphone | 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 | 122g (with battery) | 743g body only |
| Dimensions | 17 × 4.7 × 5.4cm | 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 | 3.5mm TRS output, 3.5mm TRS monitoring output, USB-C charging | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | VideoMic Pro+ On-Camera Shotgun Microphone | A1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — |
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