The images below show the output contour line of two different software generated from DEMs produced by two different software (and the last image shows all four contour lines side by side) which are indicated by their abbreviated letters.
Without knowing the names of the software, comparison which one is smoother, more beautiful, with less fractures and overall better.
In what order would you present them to your client?
Now match the abbreviations:
D: Dem
M: Metashape
C: Contour line
I: Inpho
DMCM: create DEM by Metashape and produce Contour by Metashape
DMCI: create DEM by Metashape and produce Contour by Inpho
DICM: create DEM by Inpho and produce Contour by Metashape
DICI: create DEM by Inpho and produce Contour by Inpho

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