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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST93

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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
  • Released April 2011
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST93, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was brought out 2 years later than the ST93 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-4 GPS scores versus the ST93 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung ST93

 WG-4 GPS ST93 
ReleasedFebruary 2014April 2011Fresher by 35 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 ST93 WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung ST93

 WG-4 GPS ST93 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS enjoys physical dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the ST93.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and ST93 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and ST93.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer WG-4 GPS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography details
Samsung ST93 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (235g)
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography information
Samsung ST93 Sports photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Travel photography with Samsung ST93
69
weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
more heavy than others in class (235g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography features
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography features
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
38
good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging details
Samsung ST93 Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than others in class (235 grams)
27
good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung ST93
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung ST93
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung ST93
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-05 2011-04-20
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye -
External flash
AE 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 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235 grams (0.52 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $210 -