The Merrill range brings major updates to Sigma's DP series of expert compacts which, you may remember, come loaded with large-format sensors (APS-C) and fixed-focal-length lenses.
Sturdy; robust design; Good-quality lens; Sensor/lens give exceptional quality images; Noise handled well up to 400 ISO; Interesting design and handling
No built-in flash or accessory supplied; No optical or mechanical stabilisation; Very low battery life (two batteries supplied as standard; Only one software option for RAW files; No viewfinder (optical or EVF; Video resolution: 640 x 480 pixels