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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 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
  • Introduced April 2011
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung ST93, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and ST93 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was brought out 8 months earlier than the ST93 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the CX4 grades versus the ST93 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Samsung ST93

 CX4 ST93 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Ricoh CX4

 ST93 CX4 
IntroducedApril 2011August 2010Fresher by 8 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung ST93

 CX4 ST93 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX4 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX4 and Samsung ST93 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the CX4 against the ST93.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX4 and ST93 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX4 and ST93.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung ST93 to resolve extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older CX4 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography details
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography info
Samsung ST93 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST93 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition (205g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography features
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST93 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
27
great maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Ricoh CX4 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Samsung ST93
 Ricoh CX4Samsung ST93
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX4 Samsung ST93
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-19 2011-04-20
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) ()
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Launch cost $211 -