What is the difference between image classification and object detection?

Options

  • A. Classification identifies the category of an image, while object detection identifies objects and their locations
  • B. Classification always requires text, while detection requires audio
  • C. Both techniques are used only for speech recognition
  • D. Object detection cannot process images
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

A. Classification identifies the category of an image, while object detection identifies objects and their locations

Detailed Explanation

Image classification determines the category or class of an image, whereas object detection identifies individual objects within an image and generally determines their locations using bounding boxes. For example, classification may identify an image as containing a car, while detection can locate multiple cars in the image.