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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:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little video camera

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

    Light weight, easy to use ... purchased set up as extra video at son's wedding. Great pictures and videos. However, Mfgr's web based service is already no longer supported.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DavyGoliath, 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 easy to use, lightweight, and can produce great videos and images. 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:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little camera for the average person

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

    If you're just looking for a good quality, everyday camcorder, this seems to be a pretty good one. It seems nice for the average person trying to film home movies or things for a vacation. We needed it to interview my grandmother about some of her childhood stories, and the sound and picture were great. It's so tiny and light, I feel like I can just stick it in my pocket. Highly, highly recommend using this over recording something on your phone...better resolution, sound, zooming, and MEMORY SPACE. If it's something important (like interviewing my aging grandmother), this is the thing you should be using. And it's actually at a pretty decent price too for a Sony.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera

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

    We purchased this for vacation in Alaska what a great camera/video recorder you can video tape and then SNAP a picture.the zoom was awesome. Easy to turn on.So easy to use.everthing is on screen.fits in the palm of your hand.when fully charged will last a good couple of days and the quality is pure Sony. Totally recommend this camera.and the price was even better. Get one!

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

    I saw this on sale at Best Buy and read the reviews and it seemed pretty good. I went to buy one and they had an open box for another $70 cheaper. Picked up the small camera bag and spare battery that was on sale too. So far, very pleased with the quality of the video and the ease of downloading with the software.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great quality

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

    Videos are great quality it’s super small and light super easy to use

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    little camcorder

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

    a great little camcorder the zoom is amazing the feathers are easy to access and for the price its great

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi william,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your feedback about the HDRCX405 camcorder. We are glad to hear that you found this as a great camcorder and that you loved its zoom features. 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:
    Easy to use, Lightweight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    excellent camera for price

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

    Love this camera. Lightweight, compact and easy to use. Video is excellent. Still photos are very good. Used it on trip to Florida and it was wonderful( the camera and the trip)

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing clarity

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

    I was apprehensive about buying such a small camera for my needs. There is an amazing amount of technology packed in here. The picture is clear, the zoom is incredible, and the sound is of great quality. We use it for recording stage performances by various family members and have not been disappointed. Easy to record and easy to transfer to the desktop for making DVDs.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works Great

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

    Video quality looks really good when connecting directly from Camera to my Samsung LED TV. Not sure why when I use a microSD card reader and connect through USB to the same TV, picture quality is noticeably worse. Really easy to use this camera, very light and compact.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use and view

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

    Easy to charge and use. Great quality and simple to attach to a tv or computer.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good at this price point

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

    We’ve had this for some time and I’ve had opportunities to use it. It’s a good purchase for the price point. The image isn’t always real stable so it takes a steady hand or a tripod. The viewing screen is to small to get a good idea of what you’re shooting. It takes nice video but keep in mind it only shoots in 1080p. With the newer phones and their cameras that shoot in 4K or 8K, the days of camcorders like this may be numbered. We upgraded our phones not long after we purchased this camcorder. The phones do a much better job. The only advantage this camcorder has is storage. video can easily be saved on the micro SD card and downloaded onto a computer, then transferred easily to a DVD if that’s what you want to do

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

    Love it!

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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.

    Absolutely love it! I use this camera daily for work and it has never let me down. Would definitely buy again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi KinkyB,
      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 1-1-2025
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Lightweight, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice little camcorder

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

    Good camcorder at a decent price. Easy to use and super compact. Only downside was it doesnt cone with a SD card which you need to start using it. Other than that its good.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera for price

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

    This camera is great for the price . Easy to use . Good quality.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very nice

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

    Very lightweight. Seems to work just fine. For a few years I had this handycam but with a Hard Drive which made it heavy but I did like having harddrive. WIth this particular model, I had to buy some high storage SD disks and they are working out great.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very satisfied

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

    The camera satisfied me very much for price of the camera it did a good job . I used it to record my husbands band and it picked up sound very well! I wante a lower price and ease of use which I got!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice

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

    Works good I like it and it is easy to use very good for the price

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DavidS, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're happy to hear the ease of use and price point was perfect for you. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda (Sony Social Support) Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    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.

    I think this cam is great. Keep in mind my last Handycam was a mini DV tape unit. The quality of recording is great. The image stabilizer and optical zoom are fantastic. It does feel like a toy, it's super light, but just be careful. Yes, as it gets darker out the Quality suffers, but thats normal, not this camera only. I don't use it after dusk, no biggie. Highly recommend for a general use camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi KevinW,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your feedback about the HDRCX405 camcorder. We are glad to hear that you loved it and think that it's a great camera. It's also great to hear that you liked the quality of the videos it captures and found its image stabilization and optical zoom features fantastic. Thank you for highly recommending this camcorder and thank you for choosing Sony!
      If you have further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach us at 239-245-6360.
      Regards,
      Larry
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use, Price

    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.

    I bought this camera for my son as a christmas gift. I purchased it during thr black friday sale. It was listed at a great price. My son was able to figure out how to use the camera very quickly. Its main use is for youtube video uploads. He really enjoys the camera. I would recommend this product for beginners due to price and its easy to use.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good product.

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

    Nice camcorder. Lightweight, small and easy to use.

    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.
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    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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    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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