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$229.99

Customer reviews

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 5 out of 5 stars

    Great quality for price

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was on sale and it works great for our livestream at church!

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

      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 using our product and it's working well 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

      2-22-2024

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent camera

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

    I gave it 3 stars because the store employee told me it had more features than it did. Otherwise, the video was sharp and at a great price. I would recommend it as a starter video camera.

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

    Sony Handycam

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

    Sony has always had a great reputation. A great product that is easy to use!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      HI RubenP, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us and thank you for trusting Sony. We are happy to hear you have found this lightweight handycam to be user-friendly. Thank you for choosing Sony -Linda 12-05-23 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great video for the price.

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

    Just started using it. So far it meets expectations. The only problem I had was my fat fingers doing setup. But playback quality is great.

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

    Digital camera

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

    Excellent device, no regrets, and the customer service best of the best.

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

      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 find our camcorder excellent and to be the best. 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

      1-3-2024

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Looking a great device...

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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.

    Early to comment on it ...just one day ago... let's see how it goes....

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Useful,
      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're impressed with its performance so far. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Rubychelle,
      1-2-2024
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Exactly what I was needing and wanting. Would definitely recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi StacieC, 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 it met your expectations. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.   Regards, Larry 1-27-2024 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Capturing family memories

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

    Perfect for capturing family memories instead of always using my phone

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JamieT, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are happy to hear this camcorder has been working great for your family memories. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 12-30-23 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great replacement to our lost one

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

    We bought this as a replacement of our previous one. Our previous one looked exactly the same and was the same brand. We loved it but lost it unfortunately. Looking forward to using this!

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

    Great camera for the price

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

    Camera worked very well in capturing moments, however the microphone had a difficult time picking up speeches and comments. However, I would recommend this camera to anyone looking for an affordable camera who is using it for fun.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Where are all the cameras

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

    It a good camera. I bought it as an open box, but when it was delievered there were pieces missing once delivered.

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

    Camcorder for a promo video

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

    Great value, exactly what we needed for the project we are working on.

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

      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 worth purchasing. 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

    In stock product

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

    In stock product and good value. Not easy to find this type of product in rhe moment you need it.

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

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for rating us five stars! We appreciate your feedback and comments about the availability of our units, your input is duly noted.

      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

    Excellent camera for a beginner

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

    For I first time user I found this camera very easy to use. The picture quality is very good. The camera is lightweight which makes shooting easy. The screen menu is self explanatory and very simple to use.

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

    Can you see me now?

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

    Everything this camera looks at ends up on the memory stick. Its like technological magic. What a wonderful device for my two-handed father.

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

    Good Camera for the Money

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

    The Handycam CX405 is a great camera for those who desire to capture video of life's memorable moments. I returned the videocam because it did not meet my needs as a streaming camera.

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

    Pretty decent

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

    It is actually a pretty decent camera for the price point. It does feel a bit cheaper to the touch and feels almost breakable which is why it only gets 4 out of 5 from me. Features are on par for this product and similarly priced cameras.

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

    Good Camera

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

    A very good camera that I highly recommend. I hate that there is a minimum character limit.

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

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for sharing your feedback on our HDRCX405 camera, We appreciate your feedback and recommendation. It's always great to hear positive experiences from others.

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

      Rubychelle,

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice Camera

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

    Simple to operate and records fine. It seems slow to focus when changing the zoom level but this may be normal for all camcorders I'm not sure as this is my first one ever. I do like the zoom lens capability (once it focuses).

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

    Definently great for beginner

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

    Wanted for big birthday party to record memories for my moms 80th birthday it was wonderful on the play back and very easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend