🖼️ Battle of the Year: Dall-E 3, Midjourney V6 and Meta Image Generator

Introduction to AI Image Generator

Hey everyone, there's a new player in town! Midjourney V6 just rolled out, and it's shaking up the AI image world.

The new version of Midjourney (version 6.0) has gotten a lot better at making images. It's especially good now at showing realistic human skin colors in the pictures.

Let's put it side by side with the already popular Dall-E 3 and Meta's image generator. We'll check out what each one's really good at and maybe where they don't shine as much. Think of it like a friendly match between these AI giants to see who's bringing the coolest stuff to our screens. Whether you're into art, tech, or just curiosity, this comparison will be super easy to follow.

So, let's get started and see how these three stack up!

Portraits

A detailed close-up portrait of a woman with a fair complexion against a pitch-black background. She should have a thoughtful and introspective expression, with her eyes looking slightly to the side as if lost in contemplation. The lighting should be soft, focused on her face from the front-left side, creating a gentle highlight along her cheekbone and casting a subtle glow on one side of her face to enhance the three-dimensional quality of her features.

Her hair should be styled in a relaxed manner with some strands falling naturally around her face, contributing to a serene and effortless look. The makeup should be natural and understated, showcasing her features with a touch of soft pink on her lips. She should be dressed in a simple black top with a wide neckline that gracefully reveals her collarbone, adding an element of understated elegance.

The focus should be sharp on her face, especially on the eyes and lips, with the background remaining out of focus to keep the attention on her. The overall mood of the image should be calm and sophisticated, capturing a moment of quiet confidence and introspection

Meta

Dall-E 3

Midjourney V6

While Meta generates images in a very realistic way, like a portrait of a real person, Dall-E 3 still has a bit of animation in it, but in general, both generate realistic images.

Midjourney's new version, V6, is much better at making realistic images now. Before, the pictures looked fake and had too many strange features. But with V6, the images look real, even when you look closely. You can see small flaws that make them look more human. This is a big change and a great improvement.

Landscapes

A quaint white cottage with a gray roof and red-trimmed windows, nestled in a vast, grassy field. A large, moss-covered rock lies in the foreground. In the backdrop, towering mist-covered mountains create a dramatic scene. The overcast sky casts a soft, diffuse light, enhancing the serene, rugged landscape. The cottage appears remote, suggesting it's in a highland area. Sparse trees dot the scene, adding touches of green to the earthy palette.

Meta

Dall- E 3

Midjourney V6

I need real-looking house pictures. Midjourney V6 is great for this. It makes very real pictures but still looks artistic. It's better than DALL-E 3 and Meta for making these kinds of images.

Product Renders

A blue portable hard drive tipping over into a puddle of water. Water splashes around it, creating dynamic, swirling droplets that are suspended in the air against a dark background. The contrast of the bright blue against the dark setting highlights the action, giving a sense of motion and energy as the device meets the water

Meta

Dall-E 3

Midjourney V6

The image, generated by Meta, appears very professional, accurately representing the subject and effectively conveying the product's message. The output from Dall-E 3, while decent, still resembles an overly photoshopped image. In contrast, the Midjourney V6 didn't meet my expectations. It looks rough, as if it was taken directly from a camera without any editing.

Movie Stills (Animated)

Animated movie still, inspired by Ghibli, a young girl with short hair, wearing a striped shirt, appears surprised as she sits beside a large, majestic white creature with long ears, multiple tails, and a mane. They are set against a starry night sky with a faint hint of urban lights in the distance, suggesting a blend of fantasy and reality.

Meta

Dall-E 3

Midjourney V6

The image generated by Meta missed many ideas from my prompt, and the lines are quite blurred. Dall-E 3, however, has not disappointed me because the picture is extremely vivid and sharp, drawing inspiration from Ghibli's style quite well. Midjourney V6 also impressed me quite a bit. V6 followed my instructions to the letter, making the image much more vivid and full of life.

Movie Stills (Live Action)

Film still, an image of a young woman with auburn hair and a man with light brown hair at the bow of a ship, facing the horizon. The woman stands with arms outstretched, and the man embraces her from behind. They are both dressed in early 20th-century attire. The ocean is calm and reflects the colors of a sunset sky. 

Meta

Dall-E 3

Midjourney V6

Look familiar? Exactly! My prompt is to describe the classic Titanic scene. While the Meta and Dall-E 3 are still a bit 3D and cartoony, the V6 shows off its ability to produce superior images. The picture looks like a real movie poster.

Flat Illustrations

Modern and minimalist, with flat colors and simplified forms, a stylized illustration of a woman sitting comfortably in a large, leaf-like chair. She is holding a drink and has a casual, relaxed posture, with one hand extended outward. She has dark hair styled in a topknot and is wearing sunglasses. The background is a plain, soft teal color, and there are some abstract shapes and dots scattered around her, suggesting a light, airy atmosphere.

Meta

Dall-E 3

Midjourney V6

Meta doesn't really generate the output I want, Dall-E 3 is just enough, even though I've regenerated it several times. V6's output adds its unique touch to illustrations to give them more identity. It really impressed me—more than I expected.

Surrealism

A surreal landscape with an oversized, detailed eye in the foreground, blending into a vivid natural scene. The eye's iris contains a blue lake, and the lashes transform into trees. In the distance, rolling hills, winding rivers, and a solitary tower create a dreamlike vista under a sky with stylized clouds.

Meta

Dall-E 3

Midjourney V6

Midjourney V6 is better because it finds a good balance between following the instructions and being creative. Even if you don't know much about the topic, it's easy to understand what the image is trying to show.

Overall, all three images are good, but I like the vibe of the V6 more.

Text Generation

Comic panel, DeadPool stands confidently amidst a chaotic assemblage of objects flying around, including weapons and food items. A speech bubble says, "Don't worry! I got this.". The style is dynamic and typical of contemporary comic book art, with a focus on action and humor.

Meta

Dall-E 3

Midjourney V6

While Meta does not have the ability to generate text, the images are very beautiful, closely following the prompt, and Dall-E 3 has a content policy, so it cannot generate images based on characters. V6 is a perfect combination, even superior to Dall-E 3 in terms of very few spelling errors.

Note: Midjourney V6 still doesn't recognize letters since it's still missing a word from prompt. In my opinion, this works best with single or two-word texts only.

Overall

DALL-E 3

Pros:

• Ease of Use: User-friendly, integrated with services like Bing Image Creator, Copilot, and Microsoft Paint.

• Free Access: Available in many of Microsoft's Copilot features, including its free Copilot chatbot.

• Subscription Cost: Included in a $20/month subscription to ChatGPT Plus.

• Prompt Flexibility: Can generate images from simple descriptions.

Cons:

• Limited Control: Less control over image variations and modifications compared to Midjourney.

• Commercial Use: Images generated in Microsoft services aren’t available for commercial use.

• Subscription Bundle: Costs more if you don't need other ChatGPT Plus features.

Midjourney V6

Pros:

• Control and Versatility: More control over images, options to upscale, request variations, and blend features.

• Commercial Use: Allows the commercialization of images.

• Powerful Features: Provides strong image generation capabilities with detailed control.

Cons:

• Cost: More expensive plans for full privacy and control ($60/month for stealth mode).

• Complexity: Steeper learning curve and requires Discord for image generation.

• Limited Free Access: No free option, but occasionally offers free trials.

Meta's Image Generator

Pros:

• Training Data: Utilizes a massive dataset of 1.1 billion images from Facebook and Instagram.

• Photorealism: Generally creates photorealistic images.

• Ethnic Diversity: Includes diversity in ethnic backgrounds in images of people.

Cons:

• Quality Comparison: Not as good at creating photorealistic images as Midjourney; struggles with complex prompts.

• Limited Text Rendering: Does not handle text rendering well.

• Media Output Variability: Mixed results in handling different media outputs like watercolors, embroidery, etc.

General Comparison

• Image Quality and Realism: Midjourney V6 tends to offer more realistic and detailed images, with DALL-E 3 following closely. Meta's generator is average in terms of photorealism.

• Ease of Use: DALL-E 3 is the most user-friendly, with a more straightforward interface and integration with various platforms. Midjourney V6 and Meta's generator require more specific setups or accounts.

• Commercial Use: Both Midjourney V6 and Meta's generator allow for commercial use, but with different levels of flexibility and control.

• Cost and Accessibility: DALL-E 3 offers free options, making it more accessible for casual or trial use. Midjourney V6 and Meta's generator are subscription-based with different pricing models.

Conclusion

Meta's image generator has a good collection of diverse images to pull from. This helps it make pictures with people of different races and backgrounds. But Midjourney and DALL-E are still better for quality and flexibility.

Midjourney's new version 6 is a big upgrade. It's easier to use and makes pictures from text better than before. Its database is also improved, so it can make more creative and detailed images.

DALL-E is simple for beginners but can't match Midjourney's artistic abilities yet. Midjourney V6 is now the best at complex pictures that used to only be possible with other AI like Stable Diffusion.

Overall, Midjourney V6 remains the leader in AI image-making. It got better at using text prompts and generating realistic and intricate pictures. The upgrade helps Midjourney stay ahead of DALL-E and Meta's image generator.

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