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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:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Videos

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

    Definitely works amazing. Video quality is superb.the camera definitely withstands the excessive use due to my job. I wish the I didn’t have to charge it so much

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Capturing those Wonderful Memories

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

    This was a Christmas gift for my daughter who is a new mom. She can capture all those great and wonderful memories as her child grows and learns about life.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good camera

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

    Practical and handy. Easy to use and very inexpensive

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

      Hi Gabo77, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our camcorder and its practicality and easy to use design. 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Hand Help Camcorder

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

    Camera is easy to use, video is high quailty and sound is decent. Photos are a bit grainy, but didn't buy this to use as a camera so not really an issue to me.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Beginners Camera

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

    I bought this camera for my 12 year old goddaughter and she loves it. She wants to begin vlogging and it is a great camera for beginners. Good video quality and can be used to upload YouTube videos.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for grabbing quick videos.

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

    Tried a GoPro and could barely make it thru the manual/or see what I was recording. This was so much easier to use and portable enough to wear around my neck on a lanyard. Excellent value!

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

      Hi Grandpa, thank you very much for such great review! We work really hard to offer the best device for you to have the best experience, and we're glad that you're having that experience with the Handycam. Best regards, -Mark sony_US

  • 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.

    Excellent product and easy to use. Durable, with high-definition resolution and you can take a photo while taking a video at the same time.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little video camera!

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

    Very compact, easy to travel with. Good stability for those with shaky hands.

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

      Hi PennyT,

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you're enjoying the camcorder. We designed it to be small and compact without compromising on quality, so it's wonderful to know that you appreciate those features.

      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:
    Zoom

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Gets the job done

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

    purchased to video ski racing, inexpensive, zoom easy to use, stabilizer works well. ok in low light, gets the job done at a low price

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dependable little camcorder

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

    I bought this camcorder for a student of mine in need of her own camera. I have bought two for myself so I knew this one would be good for her. The price was great. The quality of the video and audio were also good.

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

    Great 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.

    Great camera bought for Christmas. Great price. Lol

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

      Hello JimmyW, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your feedback. Its great to hear you are happy with your purchase. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 12-30-23 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cameras awesome

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

    Camera was great always using it for memerios hopefully get anthor one soon

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RonnyG,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your feedback about the HDRCX405 camera. We are glad to hear that you found it to be an awesome camera. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality, Zoom

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great video camera

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

    Takes great videos. Also takes still shots while recording, total bonus. Great zoom. Easy to work.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Quality

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

    I like the size and the quality of the videos. The price of great. The only issue I have is trying to set the correct date and time.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid Camcorder

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

    Was desperately in need of one, I love it, so glad Best Buy had it in stock.

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

      Hi CalD,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your feedback about the HDRCX405 camcorder. We are glad to heart that you loved it and found it as a solid camcorder. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Camcorder

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

    Feels like it’s made of cheap plastic but for the money it’s a good buy. I was just surprised by the fragile feeling of it compared to my old one

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice camera

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

    Its a great camera. Playback is awesome and has great sound. The picture quality is nice too and has a retro look

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great low cost camcorder

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

    I was looking for something cheap to keep in my car. I already have a dslr and a couple of go pros. The thing that I was most concerned with was low light situations. I is adequate.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    100% satisfied

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

    Perfect camera for budget without sacrificing too much quality.!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DanielT, thank you for taking the time to review this camcorder. Its great to hear you are loving the quality and the value of this camcorder. Thank you for choosing Sony. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. -Linda 09-29-23 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    Best camera ive ever owned. Not bad price either which i like.

    I would recommend this to a friend