A comprehensive comparison of major AI image generation models reveals that no single tool is best for all types of edits. The test, which included over 600 image generations, found that models from OpenAI, Google, and Seedream have distinct strengths and weaknesses depending on the user’s goal. The post in the LateNiteSoft blog explains that the company, an experienced developer of photography apps, conducted the study to evaluate which models work best for specific image editing tasks.
The results indicate that OpenAI’s model excels at creative and artistic applications. It is particularly effective for style transfers and complete scene transformations. However, it tends to heavily alter original image details, which can result in an artificial look, and it operates significantly slower than its competitors.
In contrast, Google’s Gemini model is best suited for photorealistic edits. According to the analysis, it preserves details from the source image with high fidelity but is often too conservative. The model sometimes refuses to apply artistic styles, especially to photos containing people.
The Seedream model emerged as a versatile “jack of all trades”. It offers a balance between the creative but sometimes inaccurate output of OpenAI and the conservative but realistic results from Gemini. Due to its speed and performance, the report suggests it could be a good alternative to OpenAI. LateNiteSoft concludes that for optimal results, users should choose a model based on their specific task.
