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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 2850 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:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good size

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

    Good size and easy to use. I would prefer a normal size memory card vs a mini size card, but that's no big deal.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little camcorder

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

    Great little camcorder. It is very light, but it has good zoom. Bought for deer blind and it zooms in and sees deer great at 150 yards. Also takes pictures.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very good for the price

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

    Very good for the price and easy to use. The instructions were a bit brief but there are YouTube videos that cover it well.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Camera for a beginner.

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

    This camera is great for any basic activity. Wouldn’t recommend for a sport but perfect for children graduations or family reunions. Would definitely recommend to anyone that is starting out.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camcorder

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

    Excellent hd images from videos. Would recommend if your on budget for good video camera. My iPhone videos don't compare especially indoor shooting in lower light levels.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great, easy to use camcorder.

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

    We were looking for an inexpensive but not cheap camcorder to make some YouTube and other videos, and this is perfect.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great first time camera

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

    I purchased this for my son, who is makeing a film as a school project. It suits that need perfectly. I really haven't used the camera, but he loves it and the quality of the video is really good for such a low cost camera.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for first time

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

    Was a little skeptical when I bought it but as I starting using it the picture quality was good and was able to take picture as I was filming didn't know that I could do that until I started exploring my camera

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice quality and great price

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

    very small, compact camcorder with removable micro sd card. Video quality is excellent for such an inexpensive cam

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great inexpensive 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.

    This is an amazing little camera that is easy to operate and give you a nice picture. If you need to tape an event, or do an instagram post this is just perfect.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

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

    My daughter loves this camera and so do I. Granted your phone can take pictures just as good however this camera is easy to hold and to work. Only caveat is it very light almost cheap feeling. Think my phone weighs more.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Upgrade

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

    This is the second Sony handycam i bought it takes clearer pictures & the video looks enhanced good upgrade from my old Sony handycam i bought in 2008.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Buy & Good For Live Streaming

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

    This camcorder gives great quality recording. We use it along with our Jvc camcorder for live streaming. Great purchase you won’t be disappointed.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera for video making

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

    I have been using this in lieu of my phone and im glad i do. This camera features a digital zoom that is fairly decent and a grear built in microphone. Very pleased with the picture quality.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It is easy to use

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

    It is very easy to use and easy to upload into my computer. You don't have to be a tech genius to use it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SueWho, We are happy that you enjoy using this product. Thank you. -Ely Sonystyle

  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for first time

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

    Wasn't much what I had expected but for its price it was a good camera to catch the memory I wanted to caputure. Was surprised you can take pictures as you were recording good for that

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

    Beware of open box purchases.

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

    The handycam was fine. It was an open box purchase and i see why. The battery was replaced with an old one. The battery it came with lasted less than 2 hours and would not recharge. Had to buy a new one. Shame on whoever returned this.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Beck,
      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 with our camcorder. Sorry to hear about your issue regarding the open box unit, we recommend you to reach out to the store you purchased it from for help.
      If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.
      Rubychelle 10-29-2023
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera for a birthday present.

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

    My beautiful wife loves it. She is getting to use it for all family functions. Great to have around to catch some crazy action. She is very happy with it..

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Greatest!

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

    The greatest recorder. Purchased for our 9 year old daughter this past Christmas and she loves it. She wants to get into YouTubing and Vlogging and the quality of the video is superb.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

    was great for what we needed it for. will use again

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello GailF, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are thrilled to hear the camcorder had worked out perfectly for your event. We he it continues to exceed your expectations. Thank you for choosing Sony. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. -Linda Sony Social Support Sony_US