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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

    Great Camcorder to record our training program

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    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Video Camera

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

    Compact, easy to take on a trip. Great picture and quality sound. Truly recommend for those special events

    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:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best 21st Birthday Gift

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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, I love to capture small and big moments with my family and friends ! Will definitely be something cool to look back on in the future !!!

    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
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      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, Weight

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good camera for capturing family moments

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

    I camera is very light. This is a good thing for carrying the camera around. It has a very good picture quality. The screen is small and hard to see what you are recording

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Chuck, Sony takes into consideration all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products and services. We're always looking to make Sony better. We will forward this to the right department.
      Regards,
      Vincent sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Just love it

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

    Small lightweight camera that gives you movies and stills. Even the wife can operate it. Only drawback is the small joystick type button.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great, entry-level camcorder

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

    The Sony - Handycam CX405 Flash Memory Camcorder is easy to set up and use right out of the box. The large LCD screen and well laid out controls are intuitive and straightforward. It’s easy to transfer videos for viewing or editing.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Camera for My Family

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

    The camera works great. I love how light it is and how it fits in my hand comfortably. There's hardly any weight in the camera at all. I hope it lasts me for years to come.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Features

    Rated 5 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.

    I got the camcorder about three years ago. Initially I was using it weekly, now just occasionally. It's worked good and I've never had any problems with it. The higher end ones have more fancy features but this one is fine for my needs.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good for the price

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

    Easy to use, very small and light. I bought it for a friend and she didn't like the video quality but I think is fine for the price. Still she wants to return it

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use, versatile and great price.

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

    Sony is always my go to for cameras and I am disappointed with the camcorder. Great pictures, use it inside and out and never have a problem. Only down side is it a little awkward to use the menu on the camera.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use and full of functions

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

    Nice little camera. Videos are clear and quality is good enough for the price of the camera. My only concern is the plastic body and durability, and the limitation of only 32 GB sd card.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AverageJoe, we're happy to hear you like the camera. Thanks for your wonderful feedback. SD cards of up to 64 GB capacity were tested and proven to work with this model. Thanks_Mitch Sonystyle

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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

    This video camera was very basic and simple to use. Average person could take it out of the box & begin enjoying it. Only complaint was the box did not indicate type of memory card. I needed to exchange the SD card with the correct MicroSD card.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very happy with this product

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

    Replaced my older, heavier Sony camcorder with this camera and it's much more compact and does more than it's predecessor. No regrets!

    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:
    Zoom

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Beginner Camera

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

    This is a great camera for people who want to start using cameras. It's got great focus and zoom capabilities. You just need multiple SD cards when you are recording for a long time.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice

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

    Works good I like it and it is easy to use very good for the price

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DavidS, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're happy to hear the ease of use and price point was perfect for you. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda (Sony Social Support) Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Camera

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

    Bought this to record my son's first birthday and it worked great. Used it to record a basketball and picture quality was great

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Camera video

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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 video, good quality for videos and photos, l happy with the purchase. Thanks

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi LuisM, 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. 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 for choosing Sony. - Pakorn (Sony Social Support) Sony_US

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