To capture INTERNAL view of the body, X-ray uses radiation – MRI uses the water in our body and the PROTON in the water molecules to capture the internal view of the body. It uses magnetic radiation.
X-rays are mostly used to study the structure of bones and teeth. – MRI are used for multiple purposes like analysis of soft tissue, spinal cord injury, ligament and tendon injury, brain tumors, etc.
A complete scam is done in few seconds – Scanning typically runs for about 30 minutes.
Excess exposure may cause irreversible damage like cancer – There is no side effects of MRI.
X-ray does not have EFFICIENCY to capture an image from a different angle, patient himself have to adjust their position for taking image from a different angle. – 3D isotropic imaging can be produce and in any other plane with MRI.
X-rays are cheaper and LESS space occupying than MRI – MRI needs more room, and its expensive compared to X-rays.