Observed arrival · 2026-10-13
RAW vs JPEG: camera samples and a storage calculator
An interactive photo comparison pairs camera JPEG previews with developed RAW exports, alongside a calculator for estimating storage and backup costs.
- For
- Photographers choosing a capture format or estimating storage
- Worth noticing
- RAW sizes use one measured sample per camera; the JPEG calculator default is an editable 8 MB estimate.
Field notes
The comparison pairs each camera’s embedded JPEG preview with a developed RAW export; the page says resolution and processing differ, so the display is not a controlled test of highlight recovery or format superiority. In the calculator, RAW sizes come from one measured sample, while JPEG starts at an editable 8 MB estimate. Users can change annual photo count, local-copy count, drive capacity, and prices to estimate card capacity, local-drive costs, and prorated cloud storage.
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