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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 2851 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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93%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers love the Handycam CX405 Flash Memory Camcorder's video quality and ease of use, frequently praising its lightweight design and compact size, making it ideal for travel. While some users noted the need to purchase a memory card separately and mentioned limitations in low-light performance and features, the positive feedback on image quality and user-friendliness outweighs these concerns.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This camera is excellent for the price. Great zoom clear HD picture up to 60fps. Only down side is the mic is sensitive to wind. Overall great camera for YouTube videos.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera!!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I surprised my husband with this camcorder for the birth of our first baby! He was so beyond excited and happy and absolutely loved every feature this product has to offer. Amazing price for such an excellent piece of equipment! His favorite feature is the fact you can create still shots from live video!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not as good as iPhone 6s

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Video quality is good for the price but video from an iPhone 6s is better. The optical stabilization is not very good. Purchased to use as a YouTube / vlogging camera and it works good for product reviews / talking head type videos. Not the best for vlog style videos because camera shake is pretty noticeable but not unusable and for the price not terrible. Don't like the charging cable setup, it's hard wired into the camera and only 6" long so if it gets damaged camera is junk. Videos can be downloaded to iOS devices via lightning to USB connector so that's nice since this model doesn't have built in wifi.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great camcorder at an affordable price

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great camera resolution, excellent action photos and video

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi HollyH,

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback on our HDRCX405 camcorder. We're happy to hear that you're satisfied with our product and find it excellent to use. Thanks again for choosing Sony!

      If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.

      Rubychelle

      3-31-2024

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Handheld Camera

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Lightweight, small and very good quality build overall! I’ve been very happy with my new camera!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello LGdishwash, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. Its great to hear the CX405 Handycam has been working great for you and that you are very happy with its performance and build quality. The compact size makes it a great travel friendly camera for everyday adventures. Thank you for sharing. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. -Linda 11-09-23 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Nice camera with problems.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice camera but has problems. This camera is very easy to use and you don't even have to read the directions to operate it. The first one we got, the rechargeable battery wouldn't recharge so we took it back and was given another one. I was using the camera to make videos at Church but when the song leader turned on the light, you couldn't tell who it was because everything turned white; so we returned the camera. Our Best Buy only had the two cameras like that but I decided to go with the next one up and so far it is doing well. Sorry, I didn't save the pictures.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bang for buck right here!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wow these things have come so far.... my last one took VHS tapes.... optics are amazing, and it’s loaded with all sorts of features.... can’t say enough about this camera! Still discovering new things with every use!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pretty good camcorder

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Picked this up to record here and there and so far its great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MiguelR,

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback on our HDRCX405 camcorder. We're glad to hear you're happy with our product and it works perfectly for you. Thanks again for choosing Sony!

      If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.

      Rubychelle

      2-11-2024

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Decent

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worked well. I bought it hoping it would have good night vision but it doesn’t. Outside of that it’s a good value

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We do apologize that the CX405 didn't meet your standards. We greatly appreciate your honest feedback and hope you enjoy all the features your Handycam has to offer. - Glenn Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product great price

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product, great price.. Had about 2 weeks now. No complaints.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi StarH,

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback on our HDRCX405 camcorder. We're glad to hear that you're happy and satisfied with our product so far. Thanks again for choosing Sony!

      If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.

      Rubychelle

      3-13-2024

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Basic Camcorder

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this camera on sale to record highlights of my sons football game. Not bad for a lower end video camera. Not all the bells and whistles but it gets the job done.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    High quality for low cost

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this for a church music program. I was shocked at how well it recorded the performance. Both sound and picture were far better than I expected. I had a professional photographer with an opinion on everything surprised it beat out his fancier "professional" recordings....

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Old style video camera

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great although it is old. It brings back memories before Cellphone cameras today

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JohnPaulD,

      Sony commitment to customer is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback on our HDRCX405 camcorder. We're glad to hear that you find our camcorder great and worthy to buy. Thanks again for choosing Sony!

      If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.

      Rubychelle

      12-24-2023

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    excellent camcorder

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sony - Handycam CX405 Flash Memory Camcorder - Black Utilizing Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, a BIONZ X image processor and an Exmor R CMOS sensor, this Sony Handycam HDRCX405/B camcorder enables you to capture video footage with 1920 x 1080 resolution and sharp still images.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Aony camcorder

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Small but mighty. Very reliable. Easy to transfer to computer due to attached USB.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RonaldianA,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your feedback about the HDRCX405 camcorder. We are glad to hear that you loved it because it is very reliable and has a compact build. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
      Regards,
      Larry 12-8-2023
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Basic Camera For A Decent Price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As basic a camera as they come. Video quality is above average, but audio quality is below par. Cheap plastic shell. If you're looking for a decent camera cheap, this one's for you.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good For my Needs

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This camcorder is does what I need it to do at my experience level. I would recommend it to anyone that is just getting thier feet wet at videography.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Very poor image quality in low light. Not true, HD

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Camera is very bad in low light, very grainy Has great image in outdoor settings on Sunny days, but that's about it. The zoom is OK and audio is OK. The camera feels cheap. I returned it within about 5 days. I got the Panasonic 875 instead. Which has a 30% larger sensor.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BrettD,

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for providing your feedback. We appreciate your honesty and value your opinion. We apologize that our camera did not meet your expectations and we understand that you were looking for a product that would truly impress you, especially considering its price. We take customer feedback seriously, as it helps us improve our offerings and enhance the overall customer experience.

      If you have any other concerns or questions, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.

      Rubychelle,

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good price and quality

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was in need of good digital camera for work.The price was perfect and it worked as advertised

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RobertP,

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback on our HDRCX405 camcorder. We're thrilled to hear that our product meet your expectations. It's always rewarding to hear positive feedback from our valued clients like you.

      If you have any other concerns or questions, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.

      Rubychelle,

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice little cam

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good quality !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jacob, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the HDRCX405 camcorder. We are glad to hear that you think our camcorder is of good quality. Thank you so much for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Pakorn (Sony Social Support) Sony_US