I have no idea what kind of camera to ask for?

I've wanted a camera for a while, but when i try to do research on which one i want i get overwhelmed. My stepdad has a very nice, $1000+ one and i think that's way too expensive. I don't want a small rectangular digital camera, i want one of the larger ones. If you could describe the difference between a canon and a nikon and give a review on your favorite or something like that that would be great. And my price range is anywhere up to $700 ish but i could go a little higher

Added (1). No *** i don't know anything about cameras.that's why i'm asking this question. So don't give me sass

Before spending 700 whatever dollars on a camera, you should go to your local library and read some of the basic photography books they have. It's obvious you don't have any photographic knowledge (source - "i don't want a small rectangular digital camera, i want one of the larger ones"), so spending $700 on a camera would be a wasted $700. The Rebel T3 and Nikon D3100 are probably you best bets.

First of all learn the basics of DSLR photography.

Canon T3/1100D current Entry level Canon dslr.