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Sony HDR-CX405

Sony HDR-CX405
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alaScore 93

1222 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1222 reviews of Sony HDR-CX405. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviews about the size and image quality are on the whole positive. The price and portability are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the viewfinder and memory. There are some mixed comments about the durability.

usability, portability, price, image quality, size

memory, viewfinder

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony HDR-CX405 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony HDR-CX405

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 49 user reviews of Sony HDR-CX405 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the size and price. The image quality and portability are also appreciated, whereas there are some critical views about the viewfinder and reliability.

usability, portability, image quality, price, size

reliability, viewfinder

88% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony HDR-CX405

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 197 user reviews of Sony HDR-CX405 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Opinions about the size and image quality are overall positive. The price and portability are also mentioned favorably, but there are some mixed views about the durability. There are some negative views about the viewfinder.

usability, portability, price, image quality, size

viewfinder

84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by (digitalcameraworld.com)

Sony HDR-CX405 Handycam review: a cheap, compact HD camcorder

 

The Sony HDR-CX405 offers a long zoom range on a budget, but its video quality is variable

You want a tiny camcorder ; Your budget is sub $200/£200 ; You shoot in good light ; A durable build is important ; You want 4K resolution ; You want a touchscreen

Mar, 2024
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Expert review by : Anna Burleson (toptenreviews.com)

Sony HDR-CX405 Handycam Review

 

This 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 find...

Image stabilization is available to steady the effects of shaky hands or a rough environment.

It has a manual lens cover.

The Sony Handycam HDR-CX405 gives you the basic features you need from a camcorder and records in full 1080p high definition.

Apr, 2018
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Consumer review (sony.com)

Lightweight and easy to use

 

I bought this video camera for my girlfriend's mom's 90th birthday party. Very easy to use and excellent video

Nov, 2016
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Consumer review (sony.com)

Great Starter Camera

 

Very excited to learn about this camera. I wish the included instruction booklet had a bit more detail about how to use all camera features as I am an absolute newbie to camcorders. I also wish it came with a memory card. Overall, it is easy to use. I...

Oct, 2016
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Consumer review (sony.com)

bought for hunting

 

used it today for the first time for hunting. It worked great! actually filmed 2 small does with it. easy to operate, ultra light. and great picture on the recording.

Oct, 2016
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Light and compact

 

this camcorder has a wide range of facilities and is surprisingly easy to use. Small ,compact and easy to handle and carry

Oct, 2016
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Good Product

 

Light...Easy to use. Very good quality of video and sound

Sep, 2016
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We love it! Quick to charge and Very steady viewin

 

I bought this in May of this year, esp for Grandchildren. It has worked well.

Sep, 2016
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Consumer review (sony.com)

Light weight and responsive

 

I bought this beauty for a trip to Canadian Rockies and it certainly lived up to expectations. Easy and light to carry. Takes stills easily while filming. Good picture quality and easy to connect to PC.

Jul, 2016
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A very handy handycam

 

Very happy so far, but cannot find a method of changing the 'Highlight Movie' default tunes. My version of Playmemories does not seem to support this model. I am also a bit concerned that it is not very rugged and wonder if it will survive as long as...

Jun, 2016
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