6/7/2023 0 Comments Dxo pureraw vs topaz denoise![]() By grabbing the slider button and moving it left or right, you can check on a similar frame how the noise removal effects look like and what quality each application offers. Attention! I compare the photo crops below in such a way that on the left there is a photo with noise reduction applied in a given program, and on the right the original photo without noise removal (JPG exported directly from RAW, with detail set to 100%). In other words, this publication is not sponsored in any way, and its content was not influenced by any of the companies creating this software. I bought two of them myself (privately), and the third one, as I wrote above, I used in the trial version. To clarify any questions: none of these programs were provided to me for free. This should not be a problem, because for comparisons I will use clippings in which this sign will not interfere or even will not be visible at all. I will also add that I used the TOPAZ DeNoise AI program in a time-limited version, which puts a watermark on the photos. To be able to take a closer look at the effects of noise removal, I recommend increasing the brightness of the phone display or monitor to the maximum. The image in each of the photos has not been modified or brightened. For this reason, I will present the full image only once, and then I will only compare the full-size (1:1) clippings, which will better show how well each program coped with the imposed task. I use only two photos in the comparison, but this is not about variety and craftsmanship, but only about comparing the quality of noise reduction. In the second one, the differences between individual programs are already visible, and at ISO 25600, in my opinion, what one of these programs shows is a class ahead of the second application and a few classes ahead of the third. The first one is relatively low and even without denoising the photos look good enough. Thirdly: in order not to stretch this comparison unnecessarily, I focused only on the three sensitivity values I chose: ISO 1600, 640. It will probably not be a surprise if I write that the last one was the worst, so I added it just to show what is the difference between the two better solutions. Secondly, when it comes to programs that I use to remove noise from photos, they include: DXO PureRAW 3 (with DeepPRIME XD mode) TOPAZ DeNoise AI and mentioned earlier Adobe Lightroom Classic (all in the latest versions). Rather, it is famous for the fact that it has quite low noise, but there is nothing to cheat, from a certain ISO level they start to be noticeable, while at very high values they are clearly visible. ![]() What am I using in this short comparison? Firstly, I use a Sony A7 IV private camera with a ZEISS Sonnar T FE 55mm F1.8 ZA lens (SEL55F18Z). What is the difference in the quality of RAW photos? 50 Mpx in the smartphone vs 33 Mpx in the camera. Programs for removing noise from photos using artificial intelligence can do their job much better, even than an advanced tool such as Adobe Lightroom. At least until Adobe introduces an even better solution in its software. I must admit that one of these programs made such a powerful impression on me that I do not see the slightest chance that I will go back to Lightroom denoising. Recently, however, I decided to try out two programs created mainly for removing noise from photos, in addition, both of them use artificial intelligence (so-called AI) for this purpose. ![]() Yes, if you need to remove a slight noise, the kind that starts to appear at not too high ISO values, then it’s fine, but when the noise is really serious, unfortunately the drop in image quality is very noticeable. However, in my private opinion, Lightroom is completely unsuitable for noise reduction. It is great for image processing in many photos and provides very large possibilities in terms of color editing, and newer versions also offer very useful AI-based tools that make work easier and faster. I have been taking photos for almost 25 years and for most of that time, more precisely for 15 years, I use Adobe Lightroom, Classic version to be precise, to develop RAW files. How to remove noise from photos while maintaining high quality? You will find the answer in this short comparison. ![]() In practice, this means the need to raise the ISO sensitivity, which in turn translates into an increase in the intensity of recorded noise in RAW photos. Sometimes they need to be taken at night or in subtly lit interiors, using a fast shutter speed to avoid blurred images. However, photos are not always taken in ideal lighting conditions. You simply have full control over the appearance and, above all, image quality. The camera usually does not interfere with RAW files, does not process colors, does not apply noise reduction or sharpening. Many people who take photography seriously save their photos in RAW format.
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