depiction vs characterization

depiction and characterization both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
depiction	Yes	No	No	No
characterization	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, depiction and characterization are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of depiction include characterisation, delineation, picture, word-painting, word picture.

depiction (noun)	characterization (noun)
representation by drawing or painting etc	acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture
a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects	a graphic or vivid verbal description
a representation by picture or portraiture	the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features
a graphic or vivid verbal description