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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST93

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(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
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
  • Launched April 2011
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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.

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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.

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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 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution920k460kClearer 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 
LaunchedApril 2011March 2010Newer 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 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography features
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography features
36
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography factors
Samsung ST93 Street photography factors
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (355g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Sports photography with Samsung ST93
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography advice
Samsung ST93 Travel photography advice
60
lighter than average (355 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
70
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Landscape photography with Samsung ST93
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
38
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging advice
Samsung ST93 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (355g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
27
fast max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Samsung ST93
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSamsung ST93
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 -