The Foveon sensor is really not to be compared with a Bayer sensor, the Merrill create so detailed and precise aim, which is simply amazing. My Sony a99 full-frame camera has no chance in terms of details and that is why I ordered the Merrill`s. Just cruel and only for black and white images to use (by the Foveon sensor arises The cameras are very slow, and hand-held shooting in low light than ISO400 an extreme color noise you would expect from a Bayer sensor to this extent: Now for the negative things does not know). I knew that but everything beforehand because I had informed me well and for these areas I have not put on me, so still 5 stars because I am absolutely convinced of the Foveon sensor and he probably still has a great future ahead of him!