VideoMic Pro+ On-Camera Shotgun Microphonevs A6600
Rode
VideoMic Pro+ On-Camera Shotgun Microphone
Starting from £249 new
Best for Professional video, documentary & filmmaking
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Sony
A6600 (2019)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Hybrid photography, travel & video on Sony APS-C
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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.
Hybrid Photography, Travel & Video On Sony Aps-C — A6600 (2019): The APS-C Sony that has everything — IBIS, real-time Eye AF, excellent battery life, and 4K/30p in a weather-sealed 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
A6600 (2019)
- Sony APS-C shooters who need IBIS — the only A6000-series body to offer it
- Hybrid photographers who want the best of stills and video from a compact E-mount body
- A6400 or A6100 owners who want IBIS and a headphone jack for video work
- Travel photographers who need compact full-featured weather-sealed performance
Quick take: The videomic pro+ on-camera shotgun microphone is the most affordable; only the a6600 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | VideoMic Pro+ On-Camera Shotgun Microphone | A6600 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | — | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | — | 4K/30p (no crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | — | Real-time Eye AF, real-time tracking — inherited from A9 |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | — | 11fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | — | ~810 shots (CIPA) — large NP-FZ100 battery |
| Weight | 122g (with battery) | 503g body only |
| Dimensions | 17 × 4.7 × 5.4cm | 120 × 66.9 × 69.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | — | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | — | Sony E-mount (APS-C) |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | 3.5mm TRS output, 3.5mm TRS monitoring output, USB-C charging | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | VideoMic Pro+ On-Camera Shotgun Microphone | A6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports | — |
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