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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:
    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:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera for the price

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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 so far. Easy to operate, great price for the camera

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DoBo, 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 you are enjoying this camcorder and have found it user friendly. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 03-15-24 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • 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 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony camcorder

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice camera! Great for vlogs! YouTubers, tiktokers etc

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

      HI MitkitaS, 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 you are satisfied with the quality of this camcorder. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 03-01-24 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Basic but 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 camera for basic use. We film youth football games with it, it is adequate

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RobertH, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our HDRCX405 camcorder. We are glad that you have made the right decision for using this camera for the youth football games. We hope you will enjoy all the amazing features this camera has to offer. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you so much for choosing Sony. - Pakorn 10-2-2023 (Sony Social Support) Sony_US

  • 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:
    Zoom

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent camera

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

    Great little camera with excellent zoom. Good stability and good playback experience.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JohnnyMonkey, thank you for sharing your feedback. Its great to hear you are happy with this compact camera. Its features and size makes its great for everyday life adventures. Thank you for choosing Sony. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. -Linda 11-17-23 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    LFC

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

    Excellent Camera. We used it for our school Drama Play production.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BernellS,
      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 an excellent camcorder. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 2-24-2024
      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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    Posted .
    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:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice Handycam

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

    Good to use for travel and personal use. Easy to operate as well.

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

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback on our HDRCX405 camcorder. We're glad to know that you find it great and easy 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

      12-14-2023

      Sony Social Support 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy with this product!

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

    Great product for the price! Clear recording including audio.

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

      Hi JenniferF,

      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 using our product and find it worth purchasing. 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

      2-25-2024

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for capturing your experiences

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

    We have purchased this camera to use on our cruse in March. We have been tinkering around with it so we can be able to capture what we would like when we go. If any great changes in review, will post when we return.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great entry level camcorder

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

    Bought this for my son who has interest in making videos for a YouTube channel. Easy to use, easy for him to figure out. Like having the USB connection cable built in. Software takes a little while to figure out, but not too difficult.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Camcorder to record our training program

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

    We have a dozen training programs coming up for work and needed a easy to use versatile camcorder and after checking reviews on line we chose this Sony Handycam. This was a great choice and is easy to use, has 8 hours or record time with a 128 Gb micro chip.

    I would recommend this to a friend