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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:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simple & easy to use!!

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

    ….very light, really portable, loaded with the basic features I needed to make movies,,,simple & easy to use,,just set it on auto & shoot away…really love it!!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great little camera

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

    I was looking for a simple, easy to use camera with hdmi out for a multi camera video shoot. It filled the need. Simple menu and quick set up. Only thing that was confusing was where the charge cable was. It is attached to the camera and is stuffed in the grip.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great buy

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

    Really good video quality, gave it 4 stars because it takes pictures but quality for photos aren't great but I bought it to record my daughter's birth. It was great!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    LIT

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

    shi lit when i be takin this out everywhere shi gets ez ash to film man

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Seeyuhhh,

      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 perfect 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

      4-10-2024

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worked like a charm

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

    I purchased the camera originally to tape interviews with customers and to record the properties I was purchasing. I ended up using it to video and exciting event in Hawaii and to be able to show to friends and relatives the places we visited.

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

    Very practical handycam!!

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

    Is a very practical handycam, with great resolution and a accesible price! I bought it as a gift for my 15 years daughter and she loves it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      We're happy to hear your daughter loves her Handycam CX405. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Glenn Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very easy to use and takes great videos!

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

    This camera was very ease to use and was just he right size for me to be able to easily handle and to turn off and on for documenting procedures.

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

    Great Product

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

    So far so good. Used it for kids concerts and sport events. You need a tripod if you are shooting from long distance. Good battery .. changed it once and used it multiple times without a recharge.

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

    Best camcorder and more

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

    There are many reasons to buy this Sony camcorder over the competition, but one thing really stands out. XAVC-S. The regular codec the competitors use is probably about 22 megabits. XAVC-S is 50 and normally used in broadcast television! That's a big difference and a gracious addition to this outstanding camcorder. That is the reason I will only buy Sony.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SirTwist

      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

      4-16-2024

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good quality movie

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

    It takes the best picture for going on vacations. The only problem I have with it is that it is bulky to be carrying around. My phone takea good-enoigh pictures, but not as good. For everything, there are strong and weak points. That's how I aaw it after owning one.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Decent price for decent imaging.

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

    Sony does it again with it's entry level camcorders. It has what you need and with a decent zoom. Nothing too much here for the price you pay but it's decent for shooting family trips and memories.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Little Camera

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

    It is a nice little inexpensive camera. So far, it has worked well for everyday activities. It feels a bit cheap/light/plastic, but until it is dropped, its durability is in question.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great beginner camcorder

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A bit cheaply built and not too heavy but the recording quality is definitely great. When the settings are maxed out and when you learn about the way formats work it definitely turns out to be a great camcorder. Great for YouTube.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good buy

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

    Easy to Use, Light weight, Good results indoors and out doors, Good battery life and with 64 gig memory you get about 45 min. of use. Great for the person who wants to take family video. Not good for the semi pro.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good old fashioned Camcorder

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

    For the price and quality it was a good deal. I bought a open box and it was just like brand new. Nothing too fancy but gets the job done.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      We're happy to hear that you're satisfied with the price and quality of your CX405. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Glenn Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for my 10yr old

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

    We bought this lssy year for my 10yo daughter as she was wanting to create her own stop motion films. The camera was very easy for her to use and she absolutely loves it! Nearly a year later and shes a pro and no complaints from this mama!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera for beginner!

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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 & his friends take it out on his trampoline and video themselves doing misc tricks, etc. My son says that he likes everything about the camera. It takes very nice videos and he can transfer them to his laptop for everyone to watch.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera

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

    Great quality and value for the money. The only thing that would make it better is night vision. But for the price, can’t complain. Good buy.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good quality video

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

    The camera has no ability to attach a sun screen filter. The night shooting ability is limited. It is easy to operate and gives good quality videos for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RC11, We're saddened to hear that the camera failed to meet your needs, but we still appreciate the feedback. We'll forward this to the right department. Best regards, Zander

  • Pros mentioned:
    Zoom

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Shoots great video but mediocre pics

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

    I loved the zoom and stability of the camera. I tried other models in store and found that in full zoom, the Sony had the best stability even when I shook my hand a bit.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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