On the Performance of Classic and Deep Neural Models in Image Recognition

Deep learning has arisen in the last years as a powerful and ultimate tool for machine learning problems. This article analyses the performance of classic and deep neural network models in a challenging problem like face recognition. The aim of this article is to study what the main advantages and disadvantages deep neural networks provide and when they will be more suitable than classic models, which have also obtained really good results in some complex problems. Is it worth using deep learning? The results show that deep models increase the learning capabilities of classic neural networks in problems with high non-linearities features.