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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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Basic

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

    Light, good batery time and good daylight image. Easy to operate. With low light conditions image looses quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding video quality

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

    I was pleased with how easy this was to set up and use, the quality is outstanding and the battery life is longer than I expected

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love It!

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

    Easy to use. Small size great for travel. Clear picture

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome buy

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

    The camera really shocked me. The quality is awesome and very light weight. Does not pick up background noise and easy to function.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great on the budget.

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I wanted to get something that was just for video recording and without breaking budget. This small camcorder does the job. Portable and easy to use. The quality of videos are pretty darn good. For the price it is very worth getting if you are just looking for something to record family moments or outdoors. Definitely recommend to anyone looking into a budget camcorder.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good movies and a good price

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

    Very satisfied with this camcorder the video is sharp and the unit is light weight and reasonably priced...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Zoom

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ok for beginners or everyday shots

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

    I bought this camcorder to record some small events. The picture quality is ok and sound will depend of your background. I had to be very close in order to get good voice recording. Not great when wind is blowing hard, Not much to add, it is really basic, has good zoom, it is user friendly, I would recommend to a friend with this disclaim; if his/her purpose is to record their kids playing or if they are not looking for great quality as upgrades are limited (additional microphones wasn’t a good option, neither noise concealer) it’s a cheap choice for everyday activities. Not good for major events or large areas regardless if outdoor or indoor. Definitely not good for fast action activities.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great video

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

    Purchased to use at grandson's basketball games. It is perfect. Very light weight and easy to use. Pictures are excellent quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Zoom

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very easy to use and lightweight!

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

    I bought this camera to record my sons graduation and it was perfect. I could hear the person on the stage calling out the names and zoom in for closeups. It focuses automatically. It was very easy to take pictures with as well. I was on opposite side of gym from the stage. I was confused on how to charge it till I read directions and found the charging cable is in the carrying handle. For the price the easy use and handling was definitely worth it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality, Weight

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great little cam

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

    Bought this for our 10 year old to make YouTube videos. He loves it. Easy to use, nice and light, plus takes good video.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simple, Lightweight, Easy to use....

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

    Camera works as advertised. Lightweight, compact and easy to use. Great for basic video type usage.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camara

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

    user friendly long batter life light weight easy to set up and sync to other devices

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great picture and video

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

    This sony cam is lightweight small and easy to use. It has good battery life and great picture and sound.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size, Video quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Simple easy to use

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

    Good consumer camera. Easy to use and good picture. Small and easy to carry anywhere.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Absolutely amazing camcorder!!!

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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.

    This is by far the best camcorder on the market, especially at this pricepoint! Easy to use and very compact! You should definitely get this camcorder!

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

      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 really amazing 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

      4-8-2024

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality, Zoom

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony handycam excellent zoom

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

    This little camera offers a lot of features, even it looks the same for many years, what surprised me is the zoom of the camera and image quality for the price and brand is amazing

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Rubmount,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your experience with the HDRCX405 camcorder. We're glad to hear that you find our camera excellent. 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Camera for beginners

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

    Love the camera. It’s lightweight and it takes great videos and pictures. Uploading the videos is easy also.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Camera for my daughter

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

    I purchased this camera for my nine year old. She wants to be a you tuber and I did not want to crush her dreams. She loves this camera and has recorded A LOT of content. It was very easy to setup. I wish I had known about the wireless version because that would have come in handy. Overall, its light and easy to handle with great video playback. I suggest purchasing a tripod as well. I wish I had a remote so she can stop the camera after recording.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good, affordable camera

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I haven't bought a digital camera in some times since, like most people, I can rely on the camera on my smartphone. I decided to invest in this Sony to shoot longer videos. It's been a good purchase. It's easy to use. Takes clear videos and photos. Unless you want to invest in something high-end, this is a good, bargain-priced option.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good recorder!

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

    love this cam recorder. It's light, good video, easy to use. Would recommend it this is what you would like to use. I keep it handy so it's always close to catch the grandkids on video!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Cyclemama,
      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 loved our camcorder and find it easy 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
      11-28-2023
      Sony Social Support Sony_US