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. 2026 Aug 26;33(Pt 5):1605–1617. doi: 10.1107/S1600577526007745

Table 1. Different types of SAM utilized for object segmentation (Kirillov et al., 2023 ▸).

Type Name of SAM Description
SAM 1 ViT-H (ViT-Huge) Most accurate SAM 1 model. Ideal for highly precise segmentation. Requires high computational power and runs slower.
ViT-L (ViT-Large) Balances processing speed and accuracy. Ideal for standard 2D X-ray images and moderate CT data.
ViT-B (ViT-Base) Fastest SAM 1 model. Requires low computational resources. May have slightly lower accuracy on complex or low-contrast features.
 
SAM 2 Hiera-L (Hiera-Large) Most advanced SAM 2 model. Best for highly challenging segmentation tasks. Ideal for massive CT data requiring maximum accuracy.
Hiera-S (Hiera-Small) Lightweight model. More accurate than the Tiny version. Maintains high speed for dynamic video data.
Hiera-T (Hiera-Tiny) Most compact SAM 2 model. Highly optimized for speed. Best for tracking fast objects in massive in situ X-ray videos.