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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released April 2011
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung ST93, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and ST93 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was launched 10 months earlier than the ST93 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the CX3 matches up vs the ST93 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Samsung ST93

 CX3 ST93 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Ricoh CX3

 ST93 CX3 
ReleasedApril 2011June 2010More recent by 10 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung ST93

 CX3 ST93 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the CX3 against the ST93.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and ST93 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and ST93.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung ST93 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older CX3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
Portrait photography with Samsung ST93
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography info
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST93 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung ST93
 Ricoh CX3Samsung ST93
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh CX3 Samsung ST93
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-06-16 2011-04-20
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $329 -