Apr 1, 2006, 07:12
I'd put it this way:
1. Processing
RAW: data captured straight from the sensor
JPEG: processing (sharpening, white balance, etc.) applied and saved with the file
2. Compression
RAW: uncompressed, larger file sizes. No information discarded
JPEG: compressed, smaller file sizes. Information discarded through compression
3. Workflow
RAW: Requires converter and additional work because processing has not been applied yet. However, gives greater flexibility and dynamic range.
JPEG: Easier to get a good result straight out, because processing already has been applied. But less flexibility
Hope that helps..
1. Processing
RAW: data captured straight from the sensor
JPEG: processing (sharpening, white balance, etc.) applied and saved with the file
2. Compression
RAW: uncompressed, larger file sizes. No information discarded
JPEG: compressed, smaller file sizes. Information discarded through compression
3. Workflow
RAW: Requires converter and additional work because processing has not been applied yet. However, gives greater flexibility and dynamic range.
JPEG: Easier to get a good result straight out, because processing already has been applied. But less flexibility
Hope that helps..