Wireless GO II Compact Wireless Microphone Systemvs A6600
Rode
Wireless GO II Compact Wireless Microphone System
Starting from £279 new
Best for Vlogging, interviews & 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?
Vlogging, Interviews & Documentary Filmmaking — Wireless GO II Compact Wireless Microphone System: The best-value wireless audio system for content creators. Two transmitters means you can mic two subjects simultaneously — invaluable for interviews. Onboard recording backup eliminates the risk of dropouts. The audio upgrade that makes the biggest difference.
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
Wireless GO II Compact Wireless Microphone System
- Vloggers and YouTube creators who need clean, cable-free audio
- Videographers who conduct interviews with two subjects
- Documentary filmmakers who need discreet, portable audio
- Content creators who want a step up from wired camera microphones
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 wireless go ii compact wireless microphone system is the most affordable; only the a6600 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Wireless GO II Compact Wireless Microphone System | A6600 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £279 | £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 | 54g (transmitter + receiver) | 503g body only |
| Dimensions | Transmitter: 44 × 45 × 18mm / Receiver: 44 × 45 × 18mm | 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 | 2.4GHz encrypted wireless, 3.5mm TRS output, USB-C charging, up to 200m range | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Wireless GO II Compact Wireless Microphone System | A6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports | — |
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