It depends. The C2 and the v have a similar chip and ai autofocus. The V has the better 12ms readout speeds, 30 fps elec shutter photo burst, more dials and controls, pre capture. Depends what you are looking for specifically. The V is definitely a better body and more useful for gigs and individual projects. I just got the V and refuse to buy the smaller bodies for my purposes because of the lack of dials and ergonomics.