Lossy metrics

For each comparison algorithms, we plot the quality in dB or score in function of the mean bits per pixel on a logarithmic scale. We can then visualize which codec gives the best quality at a given bit per pixel (top left is better).

Bits per pixel at equivalent quality according to SSimulacra

Bits per pixel at equivalent quality according to SSimulacra

Bits per pixel at equivalent quality according to DSSIM

Bits per pixel at equivalent quality according to DSSIM

Bits per pixel at equivalent quality according to Butteraugli

Bits per pixel at equivalent quality according to Butteraugli

Bits per pixel at equivalent quality according to PSNR-HVS

Bits per pixel at equivalent quality according to PSNR-HVS

Bits per pixel at equivalent quality according to MSSSIM

Bits per pixel at equivalent quality according to MSSSIM

Bits per pixel at equivalent quality according to SSIM

Bits per pixel at equivalent quality according to SSIM

Bits per pixel at equivalent quality according to CIEDE2000

Bits per pixel at equivalent quality according to CIEDE2000

Bits per pixel at equivalent quality according to VMAF

Please note that VMAF is more suitable as a video codec comparison tool, not an image one.

Bits per pixel at equivalent quality according to VMAF