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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

  • 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:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    I'm not a beginer but wanted an inexpensive camera

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

    Still getting used to the video camera. The one feature that I do like is that you don't have to flip a switch to go from video to pictures, you just press a button. Haven't figured out how to view videos yet.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony camera

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

    The camera was small and compact. The screen was a little small but it did the job

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Fasho,
      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 liked it small and compact build. Thank you for choosing Sony!
      Regards,
      Larry
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera, easy to use.

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

    Bought this camera to take videos of family at Disneyland. Ease of use was excellent did not have to worry about any difficulty for others to use either. Had great time and enjoyed family without worrying about having to use a difficult camera.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Camcorder

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

    I am glad I purchased this camcorder. It’s easy to use I’m very happy with my purchase

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

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for sharing your positive feedback. Our HDRCX405 is designed to be user-friendly, allowing you to capture those special moments effortlessly. Thanks again for choosing Sony.

      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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice and compact

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

    This little camcorder was a replacement from a Nikon digital camera and from what my daughter use it for, it's 5 times better. Also we were able to capture her graduation ceremony with it and I must say it has great video quality! We're satisfied.....

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

    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 purchased this camera for my daughters 8th birthday. I was a little worried it would be too advanced for her. But it turned out perfect and she loves it!

    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.

    Needed a basic camcorder to record in HD. Performs very well. Easy to use. Each format uploads easily with supplied USB cord. This is the second camcorder of this model I have owned. Other broke due to a fall while attached to a tripod.

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

    excellent camcorder

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

    This is used for at least one hour of recording time and i can say the battery does last without having to be plugged in. you will however need to buy a camera stand if needed since it doesn't fit most. However, good value buy

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BESTBUYADDICT, 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 appreciate your time sharing this feedback. Regards, ^Ron sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony - Handycam CX405 Flash Memory 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 sleek, lightweight and offers a variety of filming options and capabilities. Do yourself a favor and purchase a memory card to increase the amount of filming capacity.

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

    Sony camera. Nice for price

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

    Great camera for the price. Must have if you are looking for a camera

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MikeO, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are happy to hear you are enjoying the camera and found the price to be perfect on this one. Thank you for choosing Sony. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. -Linda 11-10-23 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Video recorder

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

    I enjoyed the video recorder. It captured priceless moments, details, and events.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MaggieG, Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We are happy to hear that the camcorder has been working great for you and your priceless memories. Thank you for choosing Sony. Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. -Linda Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Zoom

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    I love this camera

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

    I would had given this camera a 5. However, it has no remote control capability. I need it to do SELF videos to put online. However, the zoom is spectacular in fact I want to give it a 4.5 but don't know how .

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Terrific Christmas present

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

    This was actually a gift for my son and his wife. He opened the box right away and started using it immediately. He seemed very happy and comfortable using it but so far,so good.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice Camcoder

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

    I have purchased this product during Thanks giving time. It's excellent Cam. I have used for my recent trip. Captured some good memories.

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

    Good video camera

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

    I use it to film my sons soccer games and they look great. The battery last long enough for the game, but i have to make sure to charge it for the next one.

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

    Does everything I ask it to do!

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

    For the price this video camera can't be beat. I am a professional photographer on a fishing boat. It does everything I ask it to do. The editing materials that come with the camera are lousy. SONY Movie Studio is much better.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this product!

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

    This handycam offers great options and the quality of the video is great. I am glad that I received the education from the representatives when selecting this product! Thanks Best Buy!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase

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

    Love this recorder! Light and easy to carry when traveling.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello AmandaR, 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 the CX405 camcorder is working great for you and that its ergonomics has make it travel friendly. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 12-29-23 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice camera

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

    Very nice camera. Easy to use. Not the best camera quality but that’s expected with a camera of this price range. It’s a 1080p camera.

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

    Good for a beginner, but not major projects

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

    This camcorder works fine for the price I paid for it (I happened to get it on sale). But if you're hoping to get better sound quality, probably look elsewhere. This camcorder picks up pretty okay sound, but it doesn't allow for a mic input to get better sound. If you're hoping to use this a relatively cheap option to really start a focus on videos, I really recommend getting another camera. Otherwise, for family events or as a gift to an aspiring artist, this is a great option.

    I would recommend this to a friend