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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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Camcorder

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

    Excellent size and of good quality for what I need it for

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good camcorder

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

    Video quality is good, but the wide angle lens is not wide enough. I needed it to film in a small room. So I started looking for a lens like the GoPro has.

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

      Hi Candy,

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback on our HDRCX405 camcorder. We're glad to hear you're happy with our product and find it good 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

      2-7-2024

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Handy and light.

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

    The quality isn't the greatest, but you get what you pay for. It is great to pack and carry along while hiking or any other outing that involves light travel. Image stabilization is decent, and picture quality is decent in good lighting. Very grainy in low light, but again this is not a high end camcorder.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great for the money

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

    this camera is super clear, easy to use, and inexpensive compared to others in this quality range. highly recommend

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Video camera

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

    Easy to use and economical. Battery last around 90 minutes.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good brand name

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

    This is a very light weight camera that gives a nice clear picture of what you are filming.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony camcorder

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

    Excellent camcorder light weight easy to use highly recommend

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Handycam CX405

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

    Compact and lightweight. Good audio and video quality.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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

    Easy to use and the picture quality was good. I love that it is so light weight. So far love this camera

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great compact size

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

    Excellent product for the money. Takes great video and it’s super easy to edit and view.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So light and very good video quality. Plan on capturing many memories

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good quality

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

    Very small but it actually takes a pretty good quality video. NOT 4k quality...but nonetheless good. In a darker scenario, not as well as I wohld have hoped for it to work though.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Joeydvdcase, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're happy to hear you are enjoying this compact camcorder. Thank you for choosing Sony. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. -Linda 10-14-23 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great camera for the novice

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

    Very simple to use. Great camera for the price. I give it 4 stars

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice slim screen.

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

    Very good Cam for traveling. Sharp view. And for a nice price you can't beat it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simple to use

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

    Great video quality. Nice stability so it's not shakey. Zoom is good. I use it for baseball recruiting video.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great video camera

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

    This is a very good quality camera for the price. High resolution picture and keeps track of my kids.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Camcorder for the money

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

    Good little camcorder. Light weight and good battery life.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product for $

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

    Got this for my sister because she does studio videography. Good quality for the $

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

      Hi Wonzon,
      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 great camcorder. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 11-16-2024
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camcorder for everyday use

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

    I have been very pleased with this camcorder - it was easy to setup and use. Good picture and sound quality.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good budget entry-level camcorder

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

    The Sony Handycam CX405 is a good budget entry-level camcorder. Nothing fancy, but the 30X optical zoom takes better video than most expensive smart phones. Because of its lightweight, I attached a heavy duty lanyard with a snap-on swivel hook so I can hang it around my neck. I can then take video and not worry about dropping it. Be sure to buy a microSD card when picking up or ordering the this camcorder.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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