VideoMic Pro+ On-Camera Shotgun Microphonevs A6700
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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.
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
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
A6700 (2023)
- APS-C photographers who want the best Sony autofocus in a compact body
- Video shooters who need 4K/120p and subject tracking in a smaller package
- A6400 or A6600 owners ready for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Photographers who want near-A7 performance without the full-frame 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 | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £999 |
| Sensor | — | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 26.0MP |
| Video | — | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | — | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | — | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | — | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 122g (with battery) | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 17 × 4.7 × 5.4cm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | — | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | — | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | 3.5mm TRS output, 3.5mm TRS monitoring output, USB-C charging | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | VideoMic Pro+ On-Camera Shotgun Microphone | A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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