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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 2836 reviews

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93%would recommend to a friend

Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars with 2 reviews

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Customers express satisfaction with the Handycam CX405 Flash Memory Camcorder, particularly for its ease of use, video quality, lightweight design, and affordable price. Many users appreciate its user-friendly interface, making it suitable for beginners. The camcorder's compact size and portability are also highlighted as advantages.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Camera

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this camera, for the price is takes good vintage videos and photos

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AndresL, 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 works at capturing videos and photos in the style you are searching for. 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:
    Lightweight
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    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.

    Great little camera at a reasonable price! I found it easy to use, but wish the buttons were not quite as small or had easier to read markings. Once I figured it out (yes, I did read the directions), I was able to record what I needed with ease. I highly recommend getting a second battery, as the first one stopped sooner than I expected. Overall, it’s a quality product and very compact to carry.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life, Resolution

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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

    Easy to use and a good starter camera for any one not sure how much into video recording they are going to get. If you are going to record an event of unspecified duration, it would be wise to get another battery or upgrade to longer lasting battery or a cord extension for charging while using would be a good thing as well. Resolution is OK, but if you want a higher resolution make sure to have very good lighting and don't be too far from your subjects. Owners manual that came with camera pretty basic.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worthy buy

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

    Bought 3 of these for my Studio (Upclose Studio) ad they are very durable and the quality is great for such an inexpensive camera. Did have a slight issue with the HDMI not being clean out on 1, but somehow it worked out and is working now. Otherwise, worth the buy. Easy to use and set up. The menu isn't as easy to use as the Panasonic ecosystem, but still intuitive enough and the simple controls get the job done. The Autofocus is pretty quick and it does operate will in low light. Itwill not compete with the higher end FDR series, but at 1/4 the price, can't go wrong

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use, Lightweight, Small

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Just love it

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

    Small lightweight camera that gives you movies and stills. Even the wife can operate it. Only drawback is the small joystick type button.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best camera

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

    ¡Awesome! The best camera I have ever had, I highly recommend it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MariamE,
      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 camcorder. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 12-24-2024
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best camcorder ever!

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    At first i was hesitant to purchase, but i decided to just take a chance on it, and it was one of the best decisions I’ve made ! The camera has incredible zoom and the quality is amazing for a nice vintage feel. I take this camcorder everywhere with me, because it is perfect for concerts, hangouts, and liters just anything! My brother who is a photographer also said he really loved the camera and used it for his work. He loved the quakity, zoom, andeasy use. We really recommend!

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

      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 very satisfied with your purchased. We're honored to have earned your trust, and we are confident that Sony will continue to meet and exceed your expectations in the future.

      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:
    Lightweight

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome!

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

    I'm new to cameras and this one is a great beginners camera. It was super simple and easy to use. Super lightweight so I had no problem carrying it around during my vacation. The only reason I'm giving this a 4 is due to a problem I had. I originally ordered it Open Box and it said there were no missing pieces and when I received it the hdmi cable was missing. I took it to my nearby Best Buy and they wouldn't replace the missing part they would only sell me an hdmi cable which didn't make sense to me so I decided not to buy the cable. I went home and when I went to charge the camera a day before my vacation I saw the charging cable was missing as well. So I went to a different best buy and they were going to sell an hdmi cable to me and just give me the missing battery cable. They didn't have it so they were going to make me pay the difference into just buying a complete new camera. I went ahead and just did that because I had no time to try and argue. The brand new camera had all the parts and it was amazing. The battery life is alright. I had a backup battery though during my vacation so everything turned out fine.All in all though it's super lightweight, very simple to use, and very good for the price.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Video Camera

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice video camera, Affordable price. Very easy to use if you are a beginner.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Monse,
      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 loved this camcorder. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 12-3-2024
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Camcorder

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

    Very nice camcorder. Easy to use. good video. Battery is pretty good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi tjmort10, 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 nice and easy to use. 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:
    Lightweight, Video quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Camcorder for the Price

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

    Bought this for our trip to Italy rather than using our cell phones. Worked great and is small and compact to put in your pocket. Zoom worked perfect. Picture nice and clear. Filmed our renewal in Italy and came out awesome.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price
    Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for the price

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

    Ok so this is not 4K Nd far from the best value but for under two hundred dollars you can make it work well. I bought several items to improve the audio since you can’t hook a mic to it. You can hook it up to a 15ft micro usb to allow for tripod usage with out using the battery. When you buy this do yourself the favor and buy the Sony charger and extra battery also buy no greater than 64 gigs byte cars because anything bigger does not work. Again if you are recoding in HD beware 74gig card is the biggest l.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great little camera

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

    This is by no means a professional video camera but it is super portable and fun to use. Great for capturing memories and solid for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello ChillPhoto, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your feedback on this camcorder. We are happy to hear you are enjoying it for your precious memories. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 12-30-23 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use, Lightweight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Handy Cam

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

    This Handy Cam was just what I was looking for. It is small, compact and very easy to use. Easy to set up and connect to your tv for viewing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Excellent, 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 are satisfied by this camcorder. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.   Regards, Larry 1-27-2024 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Bang For The Money

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

    I was looking for a camera that would be easy to use and record quality (not professional) video's that could easily be imported to dropbox for educational purposes. This camera fits the bill. I was especially impressed with the shots I could get in low lighting. It is lightweight (almost too light and too much of a plastic feel for my personal taste) and relatively compact. Bottom line, I could find a comparable camera from other brands but they were at least $50-$100 more.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use, Small

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wonderful camera for anyone!

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

    I bought this camera specifically to use on a cruise to Alaska. It was small enough to put in my purse, lightweight, and easy to use. I basically just opened the screen and started to shoot movies and take still pictures. The price was right, and now I can take movies of the grandchildren when they are over as well! It will be fun to watch these movies together on the tv or computer. The quality is great, sound is great, and I can't say enough about how easy it is to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use, Lightweight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value

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

    We use these cameras for our live feed at church. They work great for us. Great image. Compact. Easy to use. Great value.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AnthonyR,
      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 it worked great for you. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 2-9-2024
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Lightweight, Small

    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:
    Easy to use, Lightweight, Video quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great mini cam for Family

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

    Bought as a gift for my daughter and her family. She tells me it is easy to use and she can carry it around easily. Readily available for that in prompt moment. Movies are crisp and sharp.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Little Camera Big Result like Pro

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

    ok guys, before make a purchase I read reviews always from 1 stars. Just wondering why people make 1,2 or 3 star. some of them say very light, too little and cheap made. finally I bought this camera because the price was so low on blackfriday, and still thinking want to return it before opening the box.one day my phone was no more space for video taking, then we took the camcorder out to snow play with our daughter, the quality of video & picture make all of us can't stop to talk bout how good the quality of camera. Only $129 on blackfriday but quality was so amazing HD.

    I would recommend this to a friend

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Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars with 2 reviews

The analysis of all aggregated expert reviews shows that the reviewers are positive about portability, design, price and usability. Editors are less positive about memory and viewfinder and have mixed opinions about durability. Using an algorithm based on product age, reviewers ratings history, popularity, product category expertise and other factors, this product gets an alaTest Expert Rating of 91/100 = Excellent quality.
  • Top Ten ReviewsAnna Burleson on April 9, 2018

    Sony HDR-CX405 Handycam ReviewThis camcorder is very similar to the other Sony we tested, the Handycam HDR-CX440, except that it lacks integrated Wi-Fi. It can film in up to 1080p high definition video and has a rotating LCD screen you navigate with a toggle button. Those who

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  • digitalcameraworld.comRating, 3.8 out of 5March 5, 2024

    Sony HDR-CX405 Handycam review: a cheap, compact HD camcorderThe Sony HDR-CX405 offers a long zoom range on a budget, but its video quality is variable

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