The Caldecott and Newbery Awards

The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) awards both the Caldecott and Newbery Awards. The Newbery Award is the oldest of the two, the idea for the award was proposed in 1921. The award is intended to honor original American literature which is determined to be named distinguished as a contribution to children's literature. Other books may be given the status of "Honor Book". The Caldecott Award came to be in 1937 because of concerns that artists who created picture books were just as deserving of recognition. Other books may be given the status of "Honor Book".
Is one a better award than the other? I fail to see a way to compare the two awards. The Newbery Award is focused on the text of the story. Does the text present issues of theme or concept, plot, characters, setting, and style that are distinguished in their conveyance as well as respectful toward children as the audience? Illustrations, if included with the text, are not considered unless they detract from the text.
The Caldecott Medal considers the illustrations to see whether they can convey the theme or concept, story-line, and characters. Flotsam, the newest award winner, is a book devoid of text yet still conveys a wonderful and engaging story-line. The other components of the book may be considered if they detract from the illustrations.
I personally think to compare the two reduces the effectiveness that each award brings. One does not compare apples to oranges, except to point out they are both fruits. One cannot compare a Caldecott to a Newbery Award winning book except to point out they are both examples of children's literature. These awards help librarians, teachers, parents and especially children to seek out and find those books which are examples of excellence in their categories.