VideoMic Pro+ On-Camera Shotgun Microphonevs A6400
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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.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
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
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
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 | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £899 |
| Sensor | — | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | — | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | — | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | — | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | — | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | — | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 122g (with battery) | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 17 × 4.7 × 5.4cm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | — | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | — | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | 3.5mm TRS output, 3.5mm TRS monitoring output, USB-C charging | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | VideoMic Pro+ On-Camera Shotgun Microphone | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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