VideoMic Pro+ On-Camera Shotgun Microphonevs A6100
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VideoMic Pro+ On-Camera Shotgun Microphone
Starting from £249 new
Best for Professional video, documentary & filmmaking
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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.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
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
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The videomic pro+ on-camera shotgun microphone is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | VideoMic Pro+ On-Camera Shotgun Microphone | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £549 |
| Sensor | — | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | — | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | — | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| Burst Rate | — | 11fps |
| Battery Life | — | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 122g (with battery) | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 17 × 4.7 × 5.4cm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | — | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | — | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | — | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | 3.5mm TRS output, 3.5mm TRS monitoring output, USB-C charging | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | VideoMic Pro+ On-Camera Shotgun Microphone | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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