VideoMicro II Compact Shotgun Microphonevs A6700
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VideoMicro II Compact Shotgun Microphone
Starting from £65 new
Best for Vlogging, interviews & on-camera audio
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Vlogging, Interviews & On-Camera Audio — VideoMicro II Compact Shotgun Microphone: The VideoMicro II is the most recommended compact camera microphone for good reason. It's small enough to leave on the camera, sounds dramatically better than internal mics, and requires no batteries. If you record any video and haven't added a microphone yet, start here.
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
VideoMicro II Compact Shotgun Microphone
- Vloggers and content creators who need better audio from their camera
- Filmmakers and documentary shooters who want on-camera ambient sound
- Interview videographers who want directional audio pickup
- Anyone who finds built-in camera microphone audio unacceptable
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 videomicro ii compact shotgun microphone is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | VideoMicro II Compact Shotgun Microphone | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £65 | £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 | 43g (including Rycote Lyre shockmount) | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 8cm × 2cm (without shockmount) | 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 + USB-C output — works with cameras, computers and smartphones | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | VideoMicro II Compact Shotgun Microphone | A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
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| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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