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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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93%would recommend to a friend

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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, Zoom

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent camera for filming sports

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

    Did a lot of research to find a cheaper option to film my children’s multiple sports. This camera has worked extremely well to capture basketball, soccer and cross-country events in HD. I upload to iMac (iMovie), edit what I need to and then upload to Youtube. Ive had zero issues and have filmed over 25 events so far. Zoom capabilty is invredible.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Lundruf, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. Its great to hear this compact camcorder has been working extremely well for your sports. Thank you for sharing. Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. -Linda 11-15-23 Sony Social Support Sony_US

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lightweight camera, great zoom and wonderful quali

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

    Extremely easy to use. Great quality high res videos and this camera is super light weight. I wasnt impressed with the photo quality, but then I realized it was set on the lowest setting, so now they are amazing. Love the ability to shoot photos while recording video.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Gets the job done

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

    I wanted an inexpensive flash camcorder for kid events, beach, etc. so far so good after one month. Easy to use, super light and clear recordings. Have not recorded a play or choir concert yet so not sure about sound quality. Very satisfied at this price point.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good basic camera for travel

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

    Purchased this for a wedding gift, but used it to record the ceremony for the happy couple. Picture was crisp, and image was steady, even when removed from the tripod and manually panned over the guests. Controls are easy to understand and operate. Unit is light enough for prolonged handling. All in all, a good vacation camera that won't break the bank.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Handi

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

    Handy actually defines this product. If you are going somewhere where your phone is awkward then this is handy and easy to run. You can store the photos on card memory so you can keep going and replacing the memory cards. It is actually very useful for someone who wants video. It is very light weight and travels easily in a purse, and the photo quality is all Sony, top of the line.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Little gem!

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

    This thing is incredibly light! It is easy to use and produces great quality video and audio. Highly recommended!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi 7Stars, 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 lightweight and easy to use. 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:
    Size, Video quality, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small , light, performed really well

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

    Used this on a trip in all light and weather conditions. It performed very well and the plus is it's size and weight. Perfect for carrying in a small tote bag or purse etc. Picture and sound quality were very good, almost as good as our larger more expensive Sony camcorder. I consider this perfect for traveling . Has nice feature of being able to take still pictures in between videos without having to change settings or messing up your video

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very light . works great .nice camera

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

    very light camera ,very easy to run ,small compact size ,picture quality great, very easy to do movies .

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice Camcorder!

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

    I have had this camcorder for about a month now. I only used it for the video. I thought my videos were of good quality. Sometimes it took the camera a short time (a few extra seconds) to focus. But this didn't happen every time. That would be my only complaint. But once the camera found the focus, it took great videos! I know some people talked about the quality of the video. But this is not a 4k camcorder and you didn't pay 4k money. I really liked how lightweight the camcorder was and the size. The optical zoom worked great! And it easily fit in my camera bag along with my other camera equipment! I would recommend this product!

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

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback on our HDRCX405 camcorder. We are happy to hear that you are satisfied with this product. This camcorder is designed to be user-friendly and portable, allowing you to capture those special moments effortlessly.

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

      Rubychelle,

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality, Zoom

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing little camera for memories

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

    Amazing little camera for the memories. It’s easy to use battery life is amazing. Audio and zoom are great. I’m so happy with it.

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

      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 happy with our product and find it amazing 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

      2-21-2024

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Zoom

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome camera for the price

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

    We bought this camera to record a graduation ceremony, it has an amazingly clear zoom, is easy to use and above all has a great battery life!!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Technology has come so far

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

    I tend to use Sony camcorders. This is the best one yet. It's small, super light, good battery length, well placed buttons, nice features...etc. If I had any complaints it would be that I wish it had nighttime features. We have lots of creatures around here and I can't capture them on cam with this because of that reason.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great quality

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

    Videos are great quality it’s super small and light super easy 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

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

    I was fortunate to buy one of the first Sony HD cams about I guess 10 years ago. Paid a fortune. Anyway, this newer model light in weight, easy to pick up and record and really easy to transfer to a Mac or PC. Video Quality is excellent. For the price and technology it’s the best. Why buy a 4K cam unless you only have 4K TVs and everyone you send it does too.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Light, ez to use, simple to playback on my tv

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

    I was looking for a bargain and got a deal... just wanted to record my kids games for playback. Well, I got HD, easy to use, light weight & simple to connect to my tv for playback... priceless!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great video quality

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

    Much better than expected! I would highly recommend this video camera to anyone. Its very light weight. Very user friendly. Very clear video and great sound. Easy to view on you TV and computer. Small and compat makes it very easy to put in a purse or large coat pocket.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works Great

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

    Video quality looks really good when connecting directly from Camera to my Samsung LED TV. Not sure why when I use a microSD card reader and connect through USB to the same TV, picture quality is noticeably worse. Really easy to use this camera, very light and compact.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing clarity

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

    I was apprehensive about buying such a small camera for my needs. There is an amazing amount of technology packed in here. The picture is clear, the zoom is incredible, and the sound is of great quality. We use it for recording stage performances by various family members and have not been disappointed. Easy to record and easy to transfer to the desktop for making DVDs.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camcorder for a beginner

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

    It's simple to use. Light weight and compact and great picture quality

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value

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

    We use these cameras for our live feed at church. They work great for us. Great image. Compact. Easy to use. Great value.

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

      Hi AnthonyR,
      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 it worked great for you. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 2-9-2024
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

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