What is the difference between canvas elements and SVG?

canvas — a raster image drawn on the fly using JS API. Managed pixel by pixel. Used for games, graphs, data animations.

SVG — a vector image described by XML. Scales without loss of quality. Managed by objects (lines, curves). Used for logos, icons, illustrations. Great for responsive design.

Comparison of Canvas and SVG:

Characteristic	Canvas	SVG
Type of graphics	Raster (pixel-based)	Vector (based on XML)
Rendering	Using JavaScript API	Described in XML, rendered by the browser
Management	Controls individual pixels	Controls objects (lines, shapes, etc.)
Scaling	Loses quality when enlarged	Scales without loss of quality
Interactivity	Requires additional logic for clicks	Built-in at the object level (via DOM)
Performance	Better for complex, dynamic scenes	Better for static or less complex scenes
Accessibility	Difficult to ensure	Built-in (via attributes and DOM)
Applications	Games, complex animations, data visualization	Logos, icons, illustrations, charts