Quality |
Captures all details from the sensor. |
Compressed, some details lost. |
File Size |
Large, takes up more storage. |
Small, saves space on your device. |
Editing Flexibility |
High flexibility for major changes. |
Limited, extreme changes may damage quality. |
Speed |
Slower to work with due to size. |
Faster loading and exporting. |
Use Case |
Best for professional editing. |
Great for quick sharing and web use. |
Color Depth |
More colors for richer edits. |
Fewer colors, less flexibility in editing. |
Recovery of Details |
Can easily recover highlights and shadows. |
Limited recovery options. |
Workflow |
Non-destructive editing in Lightroom. |
Changes are permanent once saved. |