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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:
    Ease of use, Size, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy cam

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

    Nice little camera. Easy to use. Light and ready to go.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi EricC, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our HDRCX405 camcorder and its lightweight 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:
    Size, Video quality, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So glad I bought this.

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

    Great little camcorder. Small enough, and super light. Almost didn’t buy it because cell phones do everything now, but the quality and flexibility this provides exceed even my iPhone X

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Light weight, easy to use

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

    Light weight and easy to use. Video playback looks good. The built-in usb cord is nice feature for fast transfer. Uses micro sd card that is good but for my usual editing software I cannot hear sound

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good camera, good price

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

    Great zoom photos. We own a more expensive camera, but prefer this little camcorder for still photos. We take a lot of wildlife photos and the zoom is clear. It is also very light, easy to carry and operate.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great camcorder

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

    Easy to use and hook up to the tv. We bought this to film basketball games that my husband coaches. The size and weight is perfect. Not bulky and heavy and simple to set up.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase

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

    Ive had my camcorder for almost 2 years now and i have no complaints. The video quality is good, its light and easy to handle.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ease of Use = 10/10

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The camera was used for hockey broadcasts, and provided a very clear picture making action very easy to see. I also loved how easy it was to set up within our stream environment, and how easy it truly was to operate.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi GeoffMPLS, 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 think our camcorder is very easy to use and operate. Thank you so much for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Pakorn (Sony Social Support) Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Reasonably priced for casual user.

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

    Provides reasonably good video easily for family and grandchildren's sports activities. Good battery life and controls that are somewhat easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Low light performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for my son

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

    I got this camera for my son who turned 8 and wanted to create some home videos and gaming videos for youtube. He has fun and its pretty user friendly. I do not like the night recording or in low light. In poor light this is pretty much a nogo.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great little camera easy to use also fun to use

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

    This is all you need to take videos of the whole family. I like it because it is easy to use, light weight and takes very good pictures as well as videos.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great camera for people with a life ......

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

    i am trying to start a YOUTUBE channel for my hobby gaming , and i needed a descent camera for shooting the video with . i am not trying to make it all artsy or look like it was professionally produced , just shoot some good video of the model building techniques and take some descent pics of finished pieces . this camera does all that and more . i doubt i will ever use 90% of the settings and features on this thing just because i dont need to . if your NOT a tech nerd or camera collector and like me want a camera thats easy to use and takes good video , this is a GREAT camera to choose ! i have no regrets or complaints at all and have recommended this camera to others .

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not the best but not the worst

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

    I purchased this camera right before going on a family vacation so I wouldn't have to worry about phone battery life while capturing the fun. It's very lightweight and easy to operate. My 8 and 10 year olds had fun taking turns being videographers and capturing the weekend through their eyes. If you're looking for professional grade equipment, though, I'd spend the extra money.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Funtional and Value

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

    I was interested in getting a functional video recorder for my son's sports without a large donation for something I'd use infrequently. It has up to 60 or so zoom which is way more than enough for that close up shot. You can take pictures with said zoom for great captures of moments and picture clarity. So small it fits in jacket pockets unnoticeably at times (do the pat check to find it). USB as well as HD cable for either computer storage/viewing or watching video on the television. No complaints; perfect for the amateur with all the bells and whistles.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My new hunting camera

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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 very pleased with this camera. It is light weight and good quality. I use it for hunting. Very compact.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

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

    A great camcorder!! Small enough to fit nicely in my hand. Clear videos. Easy to use! I am always ready for my grand babies now!

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

    Rated 5 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.

    Small, lightweight, and easy to handle - especially when walking around with it. I kept this on "Record" and passed it around to my sisters as it was still recording - so we wouldn't miss anything. We put a small octopus tripod on it and it was easy to pass it along without losing a moment of the memorial ceremony. We also set it down on the tripod to keep recording everyone. You can also take pictures with it.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    nice camera

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

    I really like the camera and the recording. I only wish that it would have bigger display. My kids were able to use it without any major training or learning how to use a camera. Very user frandly.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value, great camera

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

    We bought this camera for our son for Christmas. It is easy to use, keeps a charge well, and takes great quality video. Easy on the wallet, too!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, 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 purchased this camera during the Black Friday weekend so I got a really good deal! The customer service rep was really patient and answered all of my questions as well as helped me decide which camera would be best since I only plan to use it for recording memories with my family. I’m a bit old fashioned and don’t like to have videos on my phone. I have been very pleased with the picture quality as well as the ease of using since I don’t consider myself to be tech savvy. I would definitely recommend to anyone just needing to capture precious moments. I haven’t done much else but I may explore some this summer.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing little camcorder

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

    Bought this to record my sons football games. I absolutely love it. It had amazing zoom capabilities, the video quality is great, and I love that it came with the hdmi cord so I can easily play it on my tv. I would definitely buy again and have recommended this to friends/family.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello DiCamacho, Thank you for taking the time to share your review on this camcorder. We are ecstatic to hear you are loving the performance and quality from this camcorder. Its great to hear you've found the addition of the HDMI was helpful to have. We appreciate your recommendation and hope this camcorder continues to be a amazing asset to capturing your son's adventures. Thank you for choosing Sony. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. -Linda Sony Social Support Sony_US