Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung ST93

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh WG-20 versus Samsung ST93, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was manufactured 2 years after the ST93 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WG-20 scores against the ST93 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-20 & Samsung ST93. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-20 offers outer dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-20 versus Samsung ST93 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-20 vs the ST93.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and ST93 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and ST93.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung ST93 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer WG-20 provides an advantage in sensor technology.