Samsung NX300 has a
20.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DRIMe IV processor. On the other hand, Canon 60D has a
18.0MP APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Digic 4 processor.
Below you can see the NX300 and 60D sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Samsung NX300 and Canon 60D Cameras
As seen above, Samsung NX300 has a 1.1x Larger sensor area than Canon 60D. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.
DxOMark Sensor Scores
Both Samsung NX300 and Canon 60D sensors have been tested by DxoMark. DxoMark scores camera sensors for color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape) and low-light sensitivity (DXO Sports), and also gives them an overall score. Of the two cameras that we are comparing, NX300 has scored 76, 10 points higher than 60D.
Model
Overall
Color Depth
Dynamic Range
Low-light ISO
Samsung NX300
76
23.6 bits
12.7 Evs
942 ISO
Canon 60D
66
22.2 bits
11.5 Evs
813 ISO
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Samsung NX300
or the
Canon 60D ,
including hyperfocal distance.
