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$229.99

Customer reviews

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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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent for the price

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

    Lightweight, Handy, Less price. This is a good investment for novice video shooting. Recording in good light condition was good. Battery life is well to. The only thing which I found missing is touch screen.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Easy to operate

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

    As my first video camera, it is rather easy to operate. While very lightweight, I worry how easily it may break as seems to be made of thin plastic.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    You can't find better at the price

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

    I wanted to capture some Christmas footage discreetly and positioned it on a tripod hidden between poinsettia's it was amazing. Great picture quality and sound. The 30 minutes it recorded that morning was worth the cost alone.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great video camera

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

    Purchased this video camera to use with our newborn to capture all the "firsts". We are very pleased with how easy it is to use and hook up to the TV to show family and friends! We are non professionals! Would highly recommend.

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

    Good entry level camcorder

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

    Got this to record my sons sporting events. Needed something with a good optical zoom and at 30x this works. Can easily make it all the way across a youth soccer field. Picture quality appears to be good also when played back in 65” hdtv. While this is just an entry level camcorder it serves the purpose. I would have gotten something better by Sony but there just isn’t a lot out there right now between this and the $1k cameras that don’t offer the same zoom capabilities.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    NIce Camera for the price

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

    Great camera for the price, good image quality and lots of automated functions. Not as good for advanced users or manual control. Video out is behind the lcd, which is also the on/off function, so the lcd is always on.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Camera

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

    Product is lightweight, must have a carrying case. Treat with extreme care. Must have warranty with camera.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    loveit

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

    love this camera its super lite and everything i want it has the only thing its missing or i wished it had rather is a touch screen menu. its perfect beyond that.

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

    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.

    I really like this product. It helps me record the moment I spent with my family. I think this product deserves it. The size is small. So it is convenient to carry.

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

    Rated 5 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 bought this camera to set up at my son's games on the days I cannot make it. Now days we rely on our phones for video more than a camcorder, but after seeing the quality of the image I have started using this camera at more family events.

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

    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.

    Immediately I love the size of this camera. It’s nice and compact and fits nicely in your hand. I really like the highlight feature that compiles your film clips and makes a little “highlight reel” of the things you filmed.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We use this camera for filming our kids’ sporting events. Quality is great.

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

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback on our HDRCX405 camcorder. We're happy to hear that our product served you well during your kid's sports event. Thanks for trusting our brand!

      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

    Awesome product

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

    It works amazing for my sons football games and capturing the whole play.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi EdwinV,
      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 awesome camera. Thank you for choosing Sony!
      Regards,
      Larry
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best ever

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

    My stepdaughter is super happy with this cam. We took turns recording her wedding with it and the videos looks incredible! I made her smile on Christmas and was able to record her smiling again on her wedding day, outstanding. Thank you Sony!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good buy

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

    This video camera exceeded my expectations at a very reasonable price. Video is clear and is well worth the investment. The still shots are also very clear! Then floor rep was also correct in his advice and didn't try to over sell us!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Camcorder

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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.

    Good cam corder but hardly use since cell phones record video. Waste of money but if your looking for one it’s a good product. I just have no use for it.

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

    Perfect for kids!

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

    This camera is very affordable. It's flimsy and light but does the job you just have to be careful. It's not for a professional but more on the "teen" experimenting and such. Can break easy if not careful - it's like a thin plastic material.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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

    The camera exceeds my expectations. Had a similar camcorder from a different brand so I had low expectations. The picture quality is great and doesn't get that jerky look even when used while walking.

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

    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.

    excellent picture. does not stream sound straight to tv

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

      Sony commitment to customer is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback on our HDRCX405 camcorder. We're glad to hear that you find our camcorder excellent. 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

      12-24-2023

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony 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 got this as a lightweight option to carry around to shoot longer videos. Works well!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      We're happy to hear that you are satisfied with the lightweight and continuous shooting capabilities of your CX405. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We hope you enjoy all the features the Handycam has to offer. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Glenn Sony_US