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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2011
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced April 2011
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST93, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX6 (10MP) and ST93 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was launched 7 months later than the ST93 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the CX6 matches up vs the ST93 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Samsung ST93

 CX6 ST93 
AnnouncedNovember 2011April 2011Fresher by 7 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Ricoh CX6

 ST93 CX6 

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung ST93

 CX6 ST93 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX6 enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the CX6 against the ST93.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and ST93 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and ST93.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung ST93 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger CX6 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
Portrait photography with Samsung ST93
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
Sports photography with Samsung ST93
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST93 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging details
Samsung ST93 Vlogging details
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung ST93
 Ricoh CX6Samsung ST93
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX6 Samsung ST93
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-11-15 2011-04-20
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Launch price $595 -