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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST93

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

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
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
  • Revealed April 2011
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST93 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung ST93, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was manufactured 3 years after the ST93 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-30W grades vs the ST93 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung ST93

 WG-30W ST93 
RevealedOctober 2014April 2011Newer by 43 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 ST93 WG-30W 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung ST93

 WG-30W ST93 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30W has external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-30W vs the ST93.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and ST93 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and ST93.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files however you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-30W will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography details
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography details
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography information
Samsung ST93 Sports photography information
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Travel photography with Samsung ST93
71
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography features
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography features
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging information
Samsung ST93 Vlogging information
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
27
good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung ST93
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung ST93
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30W Samsung ST93
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-10-09 2011-04-20
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
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 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 300 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $280 -