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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 2850 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

    Good value for the price.

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

    Good camera. Good features. Image resolution could be better, though.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Mori,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for your feedback about the HDRCX405 camcorder. We're glad to hear that you found this camera good with great features. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. 

      Regards,
      Larry
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good replacement camera

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

    I bought this camera to replace my old Sony DVC camera. The camera is very light compared to my old camera. It's nice to have the USB charger on the camera instead of having the hassle of the charging cord and brick.

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

    Great video cam!

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

    We bought this video camcorder for our son who is planning on going to a film institute next year. He said he wanted something to practice on. This was a great deal, so we decided to get this one for Christmas.

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

    This camera does everything i want.

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

    I chose this camera because it was in the $250-$300 range and because it's a Sony. This camera has all the features I wanted and more. The software program that comes with it is impressive too. I'm very happy with this purchase.

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

    Completely Satisfied

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

    I Love this Camcorder it's absolutely the Best, I'd ever purchase.

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

      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 with your purchase and that you consider it as your best purchase ever. Thanks again for choosing us.

      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

    Great entry level camera

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

    I purchase the camera for my son sporting events. It’s a simple but every useful camera plus it allows you to also take still pictures while recording. Awesome. I have try to capture all the moments that I can!

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

    Works as advertised

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

    Delivers as promised. The only negative is the recording screen is sometimes dark and has low quality resolution so if your recording in bad light or shade it's hard to see what you are recording.

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

    Camcorder small handy

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

    It is ok we haven’t had a chance to really use it but it will be used for holidays birthdays will update review then

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

    Good buy

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

    Got it for a great price as a birthday gift for my brother and we love it.

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

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're happy that you choose our HDRCX405 camera as a birthday gift for your brother and we're delighted to know that both of you are enjoying it.

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

      Rubychelle,
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Just wasnt for me, but good little camera

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

    This was a nice little camera, but I wanted a little something more, so I returned it. Nothing at all wrong with it, though.

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

    Small and sleek

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

    I was truly enjoying this small and sleek video camera. But after the season of sports was over, I can't seem to locate it. Maybe it was too small.

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

    Nice and easy

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

    My sister wanted to start vlogging so I bought her this to start off with. The others were too expensive and I wanted to see if she'd actually use it first.

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

    Good camera but beware

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

    Salesman misinformed me that everything was included. Had to rush next morning before use to purchase SD card. Also salesman not knowledgeable about Wi-Fi. I would have purchased upgrade for Wi-Fi convenience.

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

    Just a video camera

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

    Just what it was suppose to be ... old style video camera.

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

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you so much for your feedback! We're happy to hear that you're enjoying the video performance of your camcorder.

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

      Rubychelle,
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lightweight cameras it's almost in the palm of you

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

    I really love this new camcorder. I love the way this new camcorder can project movies onto the wall I can't even hook up my DVD player and play it from the wall the only downside is it has to be fairly dark to watch the movies

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

    Bang for your buck

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

    This camera is awesome works good has many features....even playback is amazing.....would of gave 5 stars but the battery life only last an hour and a half but not bad for the price.

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

    seems like a good beginning camera

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

    Bought as a gift for my mother who is not the most technologically inclined, but seems to be doing well with it so far.

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

    Simple to use

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

    Seems nice enough. But, did not know cannot record as a continuous video, just as clips. Now to figure how to convert to single video. Really thought was purchasing one like using a tape.

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

    Great camcorder for a beginner

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

    We got this for my son for Christmas and he hasn't put it down since. This only thing her doesn't like it's that you can't pause during recording. You just have to stop and start or I would give it 5 stars.

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

    Great!!!

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

    This product, though discontinued by the manufacturer, is new and performs according to specs. I could never regret a buy like this

    I would recommend this to a friend