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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:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good value for money

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

    This is a good video camera at an affordable price. It provides high quality video and photos, but note that it is not 4K and doesn't have too many bells and whistles like you do with the newer models. Our use for the video camera is to use it as a monitoring device and is on a tripod all the time. We need to review the footage occasionally. So having the video on a microSD card makes it easy to swap out the cards and keep the camera recording while reviewing the recorded footage on a PC or TV. Video camera takes up to 512 GB microSD card without issues (I have not tried cards with higher capacity than that.) One thing I should point out, just in case someone cannot find their videos on the microSD card: The video files get saved into a "private" folder by default.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    don’t hesitate to purchase!

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

    i purchased this camcorder 2 years ago and it’s the best! very easy to use and no static noise in the background!

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

      Hi LiHu,

      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 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

      3-31-2024

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Video Camera

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

    Great camera. Easy to use, lightweight, takes great high quality videos and pictures.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Simple, Easy

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

    We were looking for a simple, easy to use camera to replace a rather expensive one that broke. We have 2 kids that play sports year-round and use the videos we take to analyze and learn from. So far this camera has done the job. Very quick to turn on and off. Starts recording immediately where you left off. Zoom is good. No problems. We have been using this for a month now.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Lightweight

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

    Great lightweight and basic camera for someone just starting off. It has great quality as well. I love that the screen can turn into selfie mode. Also a big plus is that it has a usb attached to it. No need to go around searching for a cable all the time. Only thing I’d fix is making it touch screen and maybe “smart” to able to directly upload to YouTube.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camcorder

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

    Love it! It is so light. Actually lighter than my cell phone. It took awesome video of my daughter’s wedding. In fact numerous people used it throughout the wedding with no need for instructions. It is that user friendly. I am actually thinking about giving a couple for Christmas presents. Very reasonably priced

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Handy cam

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

    Easy to use, clear video. It even takes pictures. Zoom is outstanding.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy use

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

    We bought this camera to record the kids swimming events. We were tired of using our cell phones to record the events and the hassle of getting the movies off the phone just became too much, plus the limited space. This camera is easy too use, makes good movies, has plenty of space for several movies. Its easy to get the movies onto a computer to edit.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great video recorder

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

    I bought this video camera for a trip to Egypt. Highly recommend! Not only is it light weight, barely more than a Wallet, but it’s sleek and fits perfectly in a woman’s hand. My boyfriend also had an easy time with this video camera. It’s easy to charge and simple to use.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Camcorder

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

    The Sony Handicam is easy to use, lightweight and takes great videos!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy for a novice to use

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

    My only concern about this camera was that the sound would not be picked up from presentations, yet as it turns out, it did! Nicely designed with USB port that tucks in to the wrist holder so it cannot get lost. It's quite functional and practical at the same time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi babyboomer! Thanks for taking the time to provide us with your opinion about your new HD Flash Memory Camcorder. We appreciate it. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Vincent Sonystyle

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Video quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Better Quality Than I Expected

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

    This camera exceeded my expectations with video and image quality. It has a surprising ability to record in 1080p HD quality, and while you need the proper lighting to take full effect of it, that it is still a well executed feature was not something I would have thought this little handycam could pull off. Amazing bang for your buck and a great starter camcorder!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good for its price

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not as responsive as you would like it to be, the navigation could use a touchscreen but the image quality is good and for the price is an excellent deal,it is a sturdy little camera

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

      Hi James,
      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 camcorder. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 3-27-2025
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good little camcorder

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

    Very light weight and easy to use. Takes good video with good sound.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Value

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

    Low cost. Clear picture. Easy to use. Light weight.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camcorder

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

    It was really easy to use and the video was real clear and really fun to use and compact.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to operate!

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

    I was absolutely bowled over by the quality of the photographs. They are crisp and clear. The zoom is fabulous, and most of the time, I didn't have problems with blurry zoomed photos. Even in low light, I never had to use a flash.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this camcorder.

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

    Love this camcorder. Light weight, great video quality and user friendly.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very impressed

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

    Love this camera. It is very light weight. I love Sony and all my equipment is Sony. This is a small easy to handle camera . Does everything a very expensive camera would do and more. Great price. I used to have older Sony cameras going back to 1993 and this little camera is very impressive.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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

    This little camera is so lightweight and easy to use. Great zoom features.

    I would recommend this to a friend