Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST93
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs
(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
- 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Old Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
(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
- Released April 2011

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST93 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung ST93, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The WG-5 GPS was revealed 3 years later than the ST93 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WG-5 GPS matches up vs the ST93 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST93 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Samsung ST93. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung ST93
WG-5 GPS | ST93 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | April 2011 | Fresher by 47 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
ST93 | WG-5 GPS |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung ST93
WG-5 GPS | ST93 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has got outside dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung ST93 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-5 GPS vs the ST93.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and ST93 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and ST93.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger WG-5 GPS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung ST93 Specifications
Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Samsung ST93 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Samsung ST93 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2015-02-10 | 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 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 to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 14.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 236 grams (0.52 pounds) | 110 grams (0.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 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 | 240 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $500 | - |