Quote Originally Posted by Kamelot


Because there is 3 varying things:
  1. pixel size
  2. sensor size
  3. technology






When the Canon White Paper was written, the 1Ds II was canon's flagship with 16.7 megapixels. Now we have the 5D II at 21 megapixel meaning smaller denser pixels.


#3 matters more than 1 and 2. We know that 5D II will handle noise better.


#1 and #2 are only valid arguments if, you are applying the same technology to both.