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Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST93

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 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
  • Introduced April 2011
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Ricoh PX versus Samsung ST93, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PX was announced 4 months after the ST93 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the PX scores vs the ST93 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Samsung ST93

 PX ST93 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Ricoh PX

 ST93 PX 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Samsung ST93

 PX ST93 
IntroducedAugust 2011April 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 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).

Contrast the Ricoh PX versus Samsung ST93 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the PX vs the ST93.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the PX and ST93 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and ST93.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX Portrait photography information
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography information
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography factors
Samsung ST93 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography information
Samsung ST93 Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
good MP (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Travel photography camera
68
environment proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography details
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography details
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST93 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Ricoh PX vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Samsung ST93
 Ricoh PXSamsung ST93
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh PX Samsung ST93
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-16 2011-04-20
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 None 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 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 1 1
Price at launch $329 -