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Customer reviews

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 3 out of 5 stars

    High price for a beginner camera

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

    Slow to focus , does not always recognize SD card menu is confusing no Wi-Fi

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It does the job

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    It does it's job what it's suppose to do. The video is fair.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Short battery life

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

    Was really surprised at how short the battery life is on this product.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    average product

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

    little big and not having enough zoom , have to return it

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    This camera would be better

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

    This camera would get a better rating if if had a longer battery.

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

    Ok

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

    I just needed basic recording functions and this does that. Basic. My bloggie works better. If there was a new bloggie that allowed for horizontal mounting to a tripod I would get that over this camcorder. The microphone on this camcorder is not good for getting dialogue.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi saavyconsumer, We do appreciate providing us these with your feedback for the betterment of our product. We will pass this to the proper department. Thank you for your time.
      Regards,
      Vincent sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    This Is Great For My Budget

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

    This is great for my budget. I don't need professional camcorders.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ok

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

    Not a bad camera but the HDMI output did not work on this one.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Sony

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

    It's OK I bought for 129.00 open box image at times a bit grainy

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

    ok camera

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    i actually return this camera for a cannon camera which i liked better

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    not bad for the price

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

    The battery only last for one soccer game but not to bad

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

    Great gift item

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

    It was a gift for someone he likes it. So worth spending money.

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

    bought as a gift

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    helps mother to take home vidios, for her use,than store on dvds

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Brock761, Thanks for providing a review, we appreciate this. Best regards, Zander

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Camera

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

    Video when zoomed is grainy, just as simple as it gets

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It's OK

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

    Black Friday made this a good pickup & great Christmas gift.

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

    Video quality not that good

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

    My Sony CX150 camcorder finally stopped working after 8 years so I decided to try the CX405. Disappointed in the video quality, the center of the videos were sharp but the edges were very soft, just wasn't the same quality so I returned it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi metalzu, It is sad that the camera had to be returned. Sony takes into consideration all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products and services. We will forward this feedback to the proper department.
      Regards,
      Vincent Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Kinda small for my liking

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

    Good camcord bit too small for what I needed it for

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

    Rep was no help, no floor model.

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

    Rep couldn't answer questions and no floor model.. From what I read, this was going to be an ok camera, but it's not what I wanted. Limited supply on hand, and I needed something that day. I should have waited, or went to another store.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      HI tflorb, We are sorry to hear this. Sony takes into consideration all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products and services. We will forward this to the proper department.
      Regards,
      Vincent sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Sony camcorder

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

    Overall the picture quality isn’t very good. I ended up returning it. Went with a GoPro for about the same money and got A MUCH better video experience. We use it to record my son’s High school sports. Don’t buy it.

    No, I would not 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 sharing your experience with the HDRCX405 camcorder. We apologize if the camera did not meet your expectations. It is possible that the camera was not setup to shoot at its highest quality. You can always reach out to us at Sony Support at 239-245-6360 for any questions or setup recommendations. Thank you again for sharing your experience.
      Regards
      Larry
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Its an ok camara...

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    Wish the battery last longer.......................

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend