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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS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
  • Revealed April 2011
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST93, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and ST93 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was unveiled 6 years after the ST93 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-6 grades versus the ST93 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung ST93

 WG-6 ST93 
RevealedFebruary 2018April 2011Newer by 84 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Ricoh WG-6

 ST93 WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung ST93

 WG-6 ST93 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 has exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST93 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-6 compared to the ST93.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and ST93 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-6 and ST93.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-6 to offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger WG-6 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
Portrait photography with Samsung ST93
45
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
includes face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (246g)
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography details
Samsung ST93 Sports photography details
54
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
resolution is good (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST93 Travel photography factors
70
great battery pack (340 shots)
environment proofing
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (246g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Landscape photography camera
56
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
Vlogging with Samsung ST93
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than average in class (246 grams)
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung ST93
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung ST93
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-6 Samsung ST93
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2018-02-21 2011-04-20
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Flash on, flash off -
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
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger none
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 246g (0.54 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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 340 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots One One
Cost at release $271 -