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 1 out of 5 stars
Function button
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The function button on it is very small. My hands are small , I can barely make it do what I want , there’s no way my husband could . Angie
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Angie, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear the function button has become an unfavorable size for your on this camcorder. We appreciate your honest feedback as it will help us to keep improving future products and software. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 01-17-24 Sony Social Support
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size, Video quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Overall good camcorder for the money
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So far this camcorder has been good. I have used it for recording work processes in our manufacturing facilities and really like the video quality and the ease of downloading. Having the USB cable in the handle is great. You never lose it and never have to look for it. Using it for video has been very easy and it is very light and small so carrying it around is no issue. The battery lasts for between 3 and 4 hours so I wish that you could record while the camcorder was plugged in but you can't. Although it is a user issue (mine) I have had some problems taking photos. When you click the button, something flashes on the screen. I assumed it took the photo. (I was wrong). It will show you that it is capturing it when you take the photo. It also takes a long time. I didn't buy it for a camera so I don't fault it too much.
I would certainly recommend this to anyone who wants good quality video from a small light camcorder.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Brian, thanks for the wonderful feedback. Before a shot is taken , the camera needs to focus on your subject first,. Learn more on how to take photos at helpguide.sony.net/cam/1440/v1/en/contents/TP0000557750.html?search=photo. Thanks_Mitch
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Video quality, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy to use high quality camera
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased this camera because my mom’s 70th birthday celebration was coming up and I didn’t want to just rely on my phone for recording video so I purchased this camera. Let me tell you it is so easy to use and the quality and sound is great! Also the price is not bad at all for the quality of this camera. I would definitely recommend this to anyone that wants a easy to use, lightweight, high quality and decently priced camera.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi DaniellaT,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you find our HDRCX405 camera great to use. We strive to make our products user-friendly and lightweight, especially during long events like birthdays, so we're glad it met your expectations in terms of portability and quality.
If you have any other concerns or questions, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.
Rubychelle,
Sony Social Support
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Video quality, Zoom
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Video Quality!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great video quality for the price. Don’t waste your money on a no name brand. This will offer better picture quality and features that others. Small and easy to use, my kids use it without any issues. Smaller than a soda can. Great zoom and focus. The menu is easy to navigate. Battery life is great and can charge quickly. Save your phone memory by giving this to your kids.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Advice101,
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 find our camcorder great and worth the price. 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
1-29-2024
Sony Social Support
Pros mentioned:
Size, Video quality, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great value and performance
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For the price this camera is excellent for filming descent quality footage. It’s compact and light weight which is great for travel. The battery life is excellent except it’s internal and cannot be replaced. The night vision works well and the zoom is pretty amazing.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size, Zoom
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy to use
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love this camera is so small it’s a easy handheld camera, can pop right Into a small bag or jacket pocket . You need to buy your own SD card and the reader bc the camera is small. The battery can last like 6 if you are recording and pausing through out the day but buy a back up battery just in case .the auto focus is good if you not looking for some sate of the arts camera. It’s beginners friendly it’s great to use for memorable moments that you don’t want on a iPhone I will say the speaker picks up on everything lol and the zoom really zooms lol I love it
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Weight
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
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I'm new to cameras and this one is a great beginners camera. It was super simple and easy to use. Super lightweight so I had no problem carrying it around during my vacation. The only reason I'm giving this a 4 is due to a problem I had. I originally ordered it Open Box and it said there were no missing pieces and when I received it the hdmi cable was missing. I took it to my nearby Best Buy and they wouldn't replace the missing part they would only sell me an hdmi cable which didn't make sense to me so I decided not to buy the cable. I went home and when I went to charge the camera a day before my vacation I saw the charging cable was missing as well. So I went to a different best buy and they were going to sell an hdmi cable to me and just give me the missing battery cable. They didn't have it so they were going to make me pay the difference into just buying a complete new camera. I went ahead and just did that because I had no time to try and argue. The brand new camera had all the parts and it was amazing. The battery life is alright. I had a backup battery though during my vacation so everything turned out fine.All in all though it's super lightweight, very simple to use, and very good for the price.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size, Video quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful camera for anyone!
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I bought this camera specifically to use on a cruise to Alaska. It was small enough to put in my purse, lightweight, and easy to use. I basically just opened the screen and started to shoot movies and take still pictures. The price was right, and now I can take movies of the grandchildren when they are over as well! It will be fun to watch these movies together on the tv or computer. The quality is great, sound is great, and I can't say enough about how easy it is to use.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Video quality, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great camera for somone who needs a Basic one!
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Chose to buy this camera to do my Train Spotting and it works like a charm! An amazing camera for the price! Battery life is average on this device, would recommend a second battery if using it more than 3-4 hours. Overall, I think it is an amazing camera! Setup at first was really easy, and it gave me the settings that a beginner could easily use. Zoom is a beast on this device, very light weight, has a camera lens cover, those are all of the amazing things!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size, Zoom
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
compact & easy to use
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Small / compact; easy to use; uses standard tripod base; select button can be extra sensitive - selecting the wrong item unless you press straight down; picture looks grainier than I was thinking but that maybe be a setting I haven't found; zooms well; switches between recording and still pictures in the shooting mode; battery charges in the camera with the cord in the handle
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Weight, Zoom
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This handycam is very light, the battery last long and you can even fit it in your pocket. Very durable and the zoom is very clear up until the maximum. I love this handycam so much! Especially that it’s not that expensive.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi RoschelleV, 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 loved this camcorder. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Regards, Larry 5-5-2025 Sony Social Support
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Video quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
gets the job done
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bought it specifically to record my son's graduation for family who couldn't attend thanks to covid, it definitely got the job done, good visual and audio. the battery extended the entire ceremony making the extras i bought completely redundant.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi maggie, 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 think our camcorder capture good video and audio but also has long lasting battery life. Thank you so much for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Pakorn (Sony Social Support)
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Video quality, Zoom
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best camcorder ever!
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
At first i was hesitant to purchase, but i decided to just take a chance on it, and it was one of the best decisions I’ve made ! The camera has incredible zoom and the quality is amazing for a nice vintage feel. I take this camcorder everywhere with me, because it is perfect for concerts, hangouts, and liters just anything! My brother who is a photographer also said he really loved the camera and used it for his work. He loved the quakity, zoom, andeasy use. We really recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi NatalieDenaey,
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 very satisfied with your purchased. We're honored to have earned your trust, and we are confident that Sony will continue to meet and exceed your expectations in the future.
If you have any other concerns or questions, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.
Rubychelle,
Sony Social Support
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Video quality, Zoom
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great handcam for the price
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
great mobile cam to capture your footage ! i got it on an openbox sale and it works better than i could have imagined. still has a nice vintage look and the in-audio mic is actually really good. I use this for my trips and parties. i really like the old vintage look in my videos although its not super retro look it still looks good if you use after effects but it definitely has good quality video and the zoom in is very good and can capture great quality from a distance. the handle is very nice with a builtin charger on the strap . its very user friendly and handles great, everything in this package is so easy to use and easy to be familiar with. anyways i recommend this if you got the cash to get it !
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi elisolis, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your feedback about the HDRCX405 camcorder. We are glad to hear that you loved the camcorder and how it captures very good quality videos, even from a distance. It's also great that you liked its features like the built-in mic and built-in USB cable, and how it's very user-friendly. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Regards, Larry Sony Social Support
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Video quality, Zoom
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Such a fun and great camera!
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I will give this product 5 stars, because I am amazed at all the things this little camcorder can do. The 60x zoom on this is crazy. It's one of the things that sold me on this camera; including the 1080x1920 quality. Very convenient way of turning the camera on and off (by just opening and closing the screen). When recording videos, they are very stable and far from shaky. The grip on the camera is really nice. Overall easy to get used to most of the features offered. Some I am still learning how to use in the settings. The zoom is also something I had to get used to. The one thing I noticed that I didn't like (at first) is that if it's really bright outside, the camera gives no contrast and color to the objects and in order to really see it, you would have to zoom in more for it to catch it. But then I didn't mind it, because this camera has a look to it like from the 90's, and that made it very cool to use.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Camera
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I would recommend for mature adult. Works well but relatively all plastic. Could easily be dropped and broke. I bought and installed a Camera Handle Grip Support Mount Universal Handlegrip. This way I can hold camera steady and manipulate the buttons easily. Competitive pricing and spare aftermarket batteries are available.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Video quality, Zoom
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great camera
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We purchased this for vacation in Alaska what a great camera/video recorder you can video tape and then SNAP a picture.the zoom was awesome. Easy to turn on.So easy to use.everthing is on screen.fits in the palm of your hand.when fully charged will last a good couple of days and the quality is pure Sony. Totally recommend this camera.and the price was even better. Get one!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Video quality, Zoom
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works Good
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I am using the camera to record high school soccer games and it does the trick nicely. The battery lasts the entire game and the 64g card records it all in HD. The camera has a decent zoom function and does a nice job remaining stable and reducing any type of jitter.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Video quality, Zoom
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great little camera for the average person
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
If you're just looking for a good quality, everyday camcorder, this seems to be a pretty good one. It seems nice for the average person trying to film home movies or things for a vacation. We needed it to interview my grandmother about some of her childhood stories, and the sound and picture were great. It's so tiny and light, I feel like I can just stick it in my pocket. Highly, highly recommend using this over recording something on your phone...better resolution, sound, zooming, and MEMORY SPACE. If it's something important (like interviewing my aging grandmother), this is the thing you should be using. And it's actually at a pretty decent price too for a Sony.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size, Video quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
excellent camera for price
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Love this camera. Lightweight, compact and easy to use. Video is excellent. Still photos are very good. Used it on trip to Florida and it was wonderful( the camera and the trip)