Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST93
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
- 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
- Announced March 2010
(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
- Launched April 2011

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST93 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung ST93, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and ST93 (16MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and ST93 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was brought out 13 months before the ST93 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC grades versus the ST93 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST93 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC & Samsung ST93. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Samsung ST93
GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | ST93 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
ST93 | GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | |||
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Launched | April 2011 | ![]() | March 2010 | Newer by 13 months |
Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung ST93
GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | ST93 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has exterior dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
See the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung ST93 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the ST93.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and ST93 is 85 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and ST93.
Clearly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung ST93 will deliver more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST93 Specifications
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | Samsung ST93 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC | Samsung ST93 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-03-18 | 2011-04-20 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/2.5-4.4 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 180s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 355 gr (0.78 lbs) | 110 gr (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 410 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $349 | - |