Export versus Image Processor

I have CS6.  I use the Image Processor in Bridge to create jpegs after I process the RAW's in ACR.  It seems to work thru PS.  Lately I've been trying out the Export to Hard Drive in Bridge.  It seems to work a little faster with pretty much the same options.  I have noticed that a few, not all, of the file sizes will be slightly different depending on which of the two methods I use.  The only other difference that jumps out is using Image Processor tags them with 300 ppi where the Export doesn't.  Does anyone know if these two methods are basically the same as far as results?  Any advantage of using one over the other?
Thanks,
Dennis

The regular Image Processor does what I need, but will check out Russell Browns' version.  After all, it's hard to miss something if you don't know about it.   I use a couple other of his scripts and they're extremely useful.
I've been using the Image Processor to provide the low-res small size proofs and also to provide the full-res & size jpegs for clients.  I have tried the Export and it seems extremely fast for the low-res proofs.  I do use the full size preview to render both.  I just wondered if one provided a "better" final image for the full-res/sized images over the other.

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