Ricoh G700SE vs Samsung ST93

Following is a in depth review of the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung ST93, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was unveiled 6 months earlier than the ST93 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the G700SE grades vs the ST93 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh G700SE & Samsung ST93. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE comes with exterior dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh G700SE and Samsung ST93 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G700SE against the ST93.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and ST93 is 88 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and ST93.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung ST93 to give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.