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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

  • 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:
    Zoom

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great so far

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

    Bought this for the upcoming hunting season so I have not used it in the field yet however I did take it on vacation and it works great. Price was right and I like the zoom and the SD card rather than the old ways. Easy to edit and erase. I did order a few extra batteries.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid video camera

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

    Needed a camera to record my brothers soccer games, and this thing is perfect! The quality is great and when combined with a tripod this get the job done! Perfect to record the games and review plays afterwards!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great camera easy to set up

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

    Love it best hand held camera i ever had and the playback vid resolution is fantastic only reason i wont give it 5 stars is cause they just now offer 4k video on a new mode and no memory card when i get it to initial set up

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy setup, easy to use, works well

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

    This is a no frills, entry level camera that does what you need it to do. It's nice to have a dedicated camera to capture things in a way that phones can't, and to have when you don't want to use something like a DSLR. Well priced and easy to use.

    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 camera. Does what u need. I really like it.

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

      Hi TonyJ,

      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 great 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

      3-31-2024

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great compact video camera for casual use.

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

    Bought this camera for my teenage daughter for Christmas. She wanted to video herself riding her horse to look for ways to improve her riding form and her horse's performance as well. Easy to setup and use. Turned out to be her favorite gift.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good camera for the price

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

    This camera is easy to use, pretty straight forward controls, and starts up fast. The attached USB cord is a nice idea, but doesn't seem like it will hold up for that long. It's short and a seems a bit cheap. Overall I'm happy with the camera for the price I paid.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not User Friendly

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

    The camera is merely adequate. The audio and video quality are good for what I'm using it for. The included manual says it's for this camera but the information appears to be for models other than this one. The software and app available through Sony fails to work for this model. I figured out how to get the camera to work for my purposes. However, the description and the documentation were very misleading. The average user would have much difficulty figuring out how to use this camera because there is no user friendly documentation for it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for lifetime memories

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

    Our main goal when purchasing this was to have something we could use to capture those moments we never want to fade. We have captured countless family gatherings with this, and I can't wait to look back on them with my children when they are older.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Budget Camcorder

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

    I bought this camcorder after reading several reviews about it being a good budget camcorder. It might not have all the "bells and whistles" that the higher end camcorders have however, this camcorder has exceeded my expectations for its quality, usability and overall functionality.

    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 home video camera! Nice quality videos for a good price.

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

      Hi AshtenW,

      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 nice. 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    This is perfect for us!

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

    We are far from professionals but this camera serves our needs perfectly. We pretty much use this for recording our kids sports, holidays and fun home movies. It has every thing we need for what we use it for. Another quality Sony product

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not bad for the price

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

    This is good enough for casual use, which is what most people have probably purchased it for. The device feels a bit cheap, but I think this is mainly due to its light weight, which can also be seen as a benefit. The menu system and manner of accessing it seems clunky and outdated, but once you get used to it it works alright. The video quality is average, better in good light. The stereo audio is very good. I have not yet taken advantage of all of the features, and I cannot yet vouch for long-term durability, but generally I think this recorder will meet my needs.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Lightweight and easy to use

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

    The lightness and portability of this camera is a must-get for anyone who films sports.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great camera for the price

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

    I got this camera on sale and it was a great investment. Easy to use, operate and understand. The software to edit saved items o your computer is sometimes confusing, but after several minutes using it, it becomes more understandable

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Handycam

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

    Awesome camcorder. Would highly recommend it to family and friends.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We appreciate you recommending the CX405 to your family and friends. We hope you enjoy all the features your Handycam has to offer. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Glenn Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Low cost starter

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

    For the occasional shooter who doesn't need a whole lot of features and cost, this is an easy to use, competent little recorder. Convenient built-in USB connector makes this easy to charge and download to your PC. Great value.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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

    Good quality product. Great features. Glad I got it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      HI PrestonN, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are happy to hear this camcorder is working great for you. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 03-01-24 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Has held up well

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this for my 8 year old son. He wanted a video camera over a hoverboard...who would known? It’s been almost a year and I’m happy to report it has held up extremely well. Has great video quality for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Low light performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Value for Money

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

    This handycam can be a good beginner camera.. It performs average in low light but has a very good zoom capability. Definitely worth the money.

    I would recommend this to a friend