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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced April 2011
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST93, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was brought out 3 years after the ST93 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WG-30 matches up against the ST93 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung ST93

 WG-30 ST93 
IntroducedOctober 2014April 2011Newer by 43 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Ricoh WG-30

 ST93 WG-30 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung ST93

 WG-30 ST93 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30 has outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST93 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-30 against the ST93.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and ST93 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and ST93.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern WG-30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Portrait photography camera
36
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
Street photography with Samsung ST93
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography features
Samsung ST93 Travel photography features
71
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
Landscape photography with Samsung ST93
43
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST93 Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
27
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung ST93
 Ricoh WG-30Samsung ST93
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30 Samsung ST93
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2014-10-09 2011-04-20
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
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 192g (0.42 lb) 110g (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 life 300 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $428 -