VideoMicro II Compact Shotgun Microphonevs A7C
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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.
Compact Travel & Content Creation — A7C (2020): The A7C proves full-frame doesn't have to be bulky. Excellent battery life, reliable Eye AF and a vari-angle screen in a pocketable body is a compelling combination for travel and content creators. The A7C II improved on it, but the original remains a strong value buy.
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
A7C (2020)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame in the smallest possible body
- Content creators who need a flip screen and reliable Eye AF
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want to keep a compact kit
- Vloggers who need 4K and great battery life on the road
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 | A7C (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £65 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | — | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | — | 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion, S-Log2/S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | — | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | — | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | — | ~740 shots (CIPA) — outstanding for a Sony mirrorless |
| Weight | 43g (including Rycote Lyre shockmount) | 509g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 8cm × 2cm (without shockmount) | 124.0 × 71.1 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | — | None built-in — use rear screen or accessory EVF |
| Screen | — | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | — | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | 3.5mm TRS + USB-C output — works with cameras, computers and smartphones | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | VideoMicro II Compact Shotgun Microphone | A7C |
|---|---|---|
| Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife |
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