ArsTechnica reviewed the newly released final version of Adobe’s “Aperture Killer” – Photoshop Lightroom. Here’s the list of Pros for both apps:
Pros for Lightroom
- More responsive interface
- Faster feedback for edits
- More color correction options
- Much better spot removal and cloning
- Plug-in architecture
- Works well on older hardware/doesn’t rely on a fast video card
- Cross-compatibility with Photoshop via updated Camera RAW
- Multiple filters and adjustments don’t slow down processing
- Better quality non-RAW image adjustment
- History is better than multiple undos
Pros for Aperture
- More control over sharpen
- More color profile and rendering intent options
- Loupe tool is more powerful than just zooming and provides easier quick navigation of image
- Area average settings for white/neutral/black point tool
- Light Table mode
- Vault for one-click backups
- Book printing
- Separate black, gray and white point settings
- Makes a good demo for selling your wife/husband on why you need a new computer when you already have seven