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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

    Sanyo camcorder

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

    Very good. I wished they had the 440 model. That is one of fg

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice and light,

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

    I use this camera to record my kids soccer games. It works ok but for the price.

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

    Camcoder

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

    This item is much better than I tought! Easy to use and has a great quality.

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

    Good product

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

    Very useful for low-level usage not mostly suitable for long range shots.

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

    good camera

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

    good camera for this price range. Great outdoor and daylight, not so great at night.

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

    Good video camera

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

    I bought this as a gift and she does videos and posts them on YouTube .

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Boselistenet,
      Good to know that you are happy with your purchase!
      Thank you for choosing Sony!
      >Joffrey

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect camcorder

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

    Perfect for video tapping the dogs, just what we were looking for,

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Poor Pic

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

    I find this a decent camcorder for the average consumer but I use it in my business and the video quality sucks on closeup. I purchased it 2 weeks ago and used it for 2 hours and boxed it back up. I’m returning it today

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

    Good for YouTuber

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

    Got this for my video blogging teen and she loves it. Stabilizer works great and mics aren't half bad.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Meh

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

    It’s good for what it is. Even for a 1080p camera the image lacks quality. I barely use this now.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RockyW,
      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 found it as a good camcroder. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 7-5-2025
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great awesome and very simple

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

    I bought this camera to help my mom record her presentation and it was awesome

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

    perfect

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

    Wildly good. Buy the cheap 3 batteries and a charger for $16 online and you're set.

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

    Camcorder

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

    Bought this for my husband’s birthday, and he LOVES it!!!

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

    Good

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

    It works good and is durable. I got it for a 9 year old and she dropped it a few times so it works pretty good

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

    Beautifully designed and streamlined w perfection

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

    It is reliable and non intrusive when interviewing elderly to record their life stories for our future museum.

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

    Awesome camera for my beginning 11-year old.

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

    My 11 year-old wanted video equipment and software for Christmas. This was a great start to his video production and editing.

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

    Camcorder

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

    I love this product. I’ve you’ve this product since day one.

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

    The resolution is perfect

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

    Nice camera. I like its high quality of resolution, but be careful it is very light.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Horrible Image Quality

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

    The video quality was horrible. A cheap cellphone's selfie cam has better image quality. The low-light capabilities was awful and dear lord, the frame-rate and rolling shutter effect was the worst. I don't know who this camera would be for, but it is not worth it, even if it was for sale for $50. Do not buy this. Return it immediately.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Raytrace3D, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear the performance of this camcorder did not meet your expectations. We appreciate you feedback as it will help us to keep improving future products. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 07-18-25 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good beginner camera

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

    I bought an older model a few years ago and gave it away. Replaced it with this one and have no complaints so far.

    I would recommend this to a friend