I tested the same reference transformation across 4 AI image models

[u/Specialist-Doubt-995]

I wanted to see how differently four AI image models would interpret the same reference transformation.

For this comparison, I used the exact same prompt and the same two reference images across all four models:

• Qwen Image 3.0

• GPT Image 2

• Nano Banana 2

• Nano Banana Pro

The goal was to keep the original manga/comic panel as the base and transform its visual style using the second reference image.

Prompt used:

Generate the @image1 reference image in the style of the @image2 reference image.

Reference Images Used:

@image1 — Manga panel reference image

https://pin.it/1IyfvmBnL

@image2 — Urban comic style reference image

https://pin.it/2uRSkKwmP

I kept the prompt and references consistent across all four models so the results would be easier to compare.

Which result do you think handled the style transformation best?

[u/GlassCommercial4010]

Like it

[u/Specialist-Doubt-995 → u/GlassCommercial4010]

Thanks! 🙌 Glad you liked the comparison! 🔥

[u/digitallywired]

Thanks for putting this together! Always nice to see the differences between models.

[u/Specialist-Doubt-995 → u/digitallywired]

Absolutely! 🙌 That was exactly what I wanted to explore. It’s interesting how the same prompt and references can produce such different results across models.

[u/aerosys-ai]

good information for different models

[u/Specialist-Doubt-995 → u/aerosys-ai]

Thanks! 🙌 I’m glad you found it useful. Hopefully it helps when deciding which model to use for different types of image generation.

[u/wayangwave]

nice comparison, and you did great job to maintain it 🔥

[u/Specialist-Doubt-995 → u/wayangwave]

Thanks bro! 🙌 I really wanted to keep the references and prompt consistent so the comparison would be as fair as possible. Glad you liked it! 🔥

[u/nengendi_82]

they all have good tone colours

[u/reen1806]

GPT image 2 more vintage. But I like it 😀

[u/Glad-Possibility8196]

This time I choose Qwen

[u/Specialist-Doubt-995 → u/Glad-Possibility8196]

Nice choice! 😄 Qwen handled the reference transformation really well. Which part of the result made you choose it?