Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST93

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung ST93, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was brought out 8 years later than the ST93 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WG-70 scores against the ST93 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-70 & Samsung ST93. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-70 compared to the ST93.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and ST93 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and ST93.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of files however you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger WG-70 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.