In comparison to vs In comparison to the

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In comparison to' is used when making a general comparison between two things, while 'in comparison to the' is used when specifying a particular aspect of comparison. The choice between them depends on the level of detail you want to provide in your comparison.

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In comparison to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when making a general comparison between two things.

This phrase is used to introduce a general comparison between two things. It is followed by the second element of the comparison.

Examples:

In comparison to traditional teaching methods, online learning offers more flexibility.
In comparison to her sister, she is more outgoing.

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I realized that those feelings must pale in comparison to what David Clarke must have felt.
Certainly in comparison to travel through hyperspace.
In comparison to the consumption of conventional fuels, the consumption of emulsions in Italy is still rather marginal.
In comparison to the highly concentrated market for cruise ships, there are much more players present on the ferries market.
In comparison to me I must say, you guys are shameless.
In comparison to what we are currently making available in economic recovery packages or to rescue the financial sector, this is peanuts.
In comparison to value added at factor costs, it includes taxes linked to production, but operating subsidies on production are excluded.
Cheshire has a higher rainfall and temperature in comparison to Staffordshire.
Under- or overvaluation in comparison to the market price provided by the Bulgarian authorities for the plot concerned.
That is a major change in comparison to my previous views.
The conceptual framework underlying the reporting requirements remains unchanged in comparison to that specified in Decision ECB/2014/34.
It'll pale in comparison to what you did to Harper.
First, the scope of the assets acquired by WestSea is significantly reduced in comparison to that of ENVC and its previous activity.
In 2011 it increased by 20 % in comparison to 2009, but then decreased sharply by 10 percentage points during the RIP.
Today's cyclical disruption pales in comparison to that of 2008-2009, and, unlike the fiscally reckless developed economies, China recognizes excessive government debt as a legitimate threat to sustainable growth and development.
In comparison to these areas, our energy networks are lagging far behind.
In comparison to the actions of the Israeli forces, those perpetrated by the Palestinians are amateur efforts.
In comparison to a regional market, this is at a satisfactory level.
In comparison to other European countries, Poland can boast of significant achievements in the field of environmental protection.
In comparison to other small species of this genus, it is relatively easy to identify.

Alternatives:

compared to
in contrast to
as opposed to
when compared to
in relation to

In comparison to the

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when specifying a particular aspect of comparison.

This phrase is used when you want to specify a particular aspect of the comparison. It is followed by the specific aspect being compared.