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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

  • Quality

    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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buy

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

    I'm a coach and was looking for compact camcorder that would not break the bank. I had been procrastinating on buying one but finally decided to buy one. It's not the cheapest nor the most espensive but I just needed something to record the games for later film review to work on weak points. It's great for what I needed it for.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A great camcorder

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

    Bought this for my grandsons first Christmas concert,easy to use for someone like me who is not that good with electronics.But it was so easy to use an my grandson was so excited to see himself go from the video camera to the cd he took home to watch on his tv ,made him very happy.Can't wait to take some more video's of him,love the camcorder.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    User friendly

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

    Very easy to use camera, nice image and nice zoom capability.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very nice

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

    Very nice and easy to use. Takes really good videos

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    theres a good camera

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

    This camera is a good practical for use and small to carried

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good camera

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

    Good camera for the price... I bought this camera to take videos on vacation and activities that didn't want to take up room on my phone...

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

      Hi SantaFe,



      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.



      Thanks for your feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you find the video quality of our camera to be impressive, especially considering its price. We strive to provide our customers with products that offer excellent value for their investment.



      If you have any other concerns or questions, feel free to us at 239-245-6360.



      Rubychelle,

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great deal!

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

    this compact camcorder is easy to use and gets good results

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    Small, has a great battery life, and charges quickly.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera easy to use.

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

    Very simple to use and understand. I love the size of it.

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

    Son is very satisfied!

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

    My son did a lot of research for the features he wanted, and he checked with his TV production teacher. The salesperson said the same thing the teacher did, this is a great camera for this price range. Definitely worth the money.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better quality than I was expecting for the price!

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

    The title summarizes my view quite well: given the modest cost, this camcorder really exceeds expectations! I was worried that the picture would get blurry whenever there was significant movement on the screen (i.e. someone running). Fortunately that has not been the case. This camcorder is a great value buy!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great camera

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

    love how easy it is to use and how light weight it is.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    camera

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

    Used it to record basketball games and was really impressed with the quality of the picture

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      HI PrestonH, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Its great to hear the performance of this camcorder has exceeded your expectations. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 03-08-24 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight, Zoom

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Canon camcorder

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

    Super lightweight Great zoom and best bang for your buck!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great, lightweight, lots of features for price

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

    I had another Sony camera that got damaged when it was dropped. This had everything I needed. My only problem with the purchase was that Best Buy offered a free Shutterfly hard cover photobook with the purchase and sent a code by email. I lost the email and can't find out online how to get a new code from Best Buy.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Back to basics

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

    Very easy to use, not much options. Just video and picture. 2000’s quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi KarlaN, 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 is easy to use and beginners friendly. Thank you so much for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Pakorn (Sony Social Support) Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use!

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

    Great camera for the price! Just turn on and it's ready to shoot video or snap some pictures!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Link, It's great that this camcorder meets your expectations. Thank you for this feedback and for choosing Sony. -Jen Sonystyle

  • Pros mentioned:
    Zoom

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value for the money

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

    I didn't want to spend too much for a dedicated camcorder, but I was tired of using my point and shoot camera for short home movies at kids sport events. This works way better than a phone or a camera. Great zoom and steady. Excellent reviews from other sources as well. Exactly what I was hoping for and more.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Can't beat it for the price!

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

    Solid camera for a great price. Nice replacement!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    Great product for the money, simple to use, great video.

    I would recommend this to a friend