The Samsung Galaxy S22+ (2022) captures Expert RAW in DNG format and has no mechanical shutter — the image counter stored in each DNG file records total electronic captures. Drop an Expert RAW file to read it instantly.
Check Image Counter →The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US, Korea, China) or Exynos 2200 (most other regions) chipset. The triple-camera system consists of a 50 MP ISOCELL GN5 main sensor (1/1.57-inch, f/1.8, OIS, 23 mm equiv — a new sensor introduced with the S22 generation), a 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120°), and a 10 MP 3× telephoto (f/2.4, OIS, 69 mm equiv). The 6.6-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display runs at up to 120 Hz with a peak brightness of 1 750 nits. The battery is 4500 mAh with 45 W wired and 15 W wireless charging.
Like all Samsung Galaxy smartphones, the S22+ uses CMOS electronic readout exclusively. There is no mechanical focal-plane shutter. The image counter in Expert RAW DNG files increments with every capture.
| Model | Release | Main Sensor | Shutter Type | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S22+ | 2022 | 50 MP ISOCELL GN5 (1/1.57″) | Electronic only | DNG (Expert RAW) |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | 2022 | 108 MP ISOCELL HM3 (1/1.33″) | Electronic only | DNG (Expert RAW) |
| Samsung Galaxy S23+ | 2023 | 50 MP ISOCELL GN9 (1/1.56″) | Electronic only | DNG (Expert RAW) |
| Samsung Galaxy S24+ | 2024 | 50 MP ISOCELL GN9 (1/1.56″) | Electronic only | DNG (Expert RAW) |
.dng extension.exiftool -ImageNumber yourfile.DNG to read the counter from metadata directly.The image counter gives an indication of usage intensity but has no mechanical wear implication. Key factors when evaluating a used S22+:
| What to Check | How |
|---|---|
| Battery health | Settings → Battery and device care → Battery. Samsung flags batteries below 80% as degraded; the S22+ battery is non-removable |
| Display condition | Check the 6.6-inch AMOLED for burn-in (navigation bar, status icons) and dead pixels; test at maximum brightness outdoors |
| Chipset variant | Check Settings → About phone to confirm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US) or Exynos 2200 (EU/India); camera performance is similar, GPU performance differs |
| Camera lenses | Inspect all three lenses for scratches; test telephoto OIS at 3× zoom in low light |
| Image counter | High count (>50,000) suggests intensive photography use — useful context, not a failure indicator |
Samsung’s Expert RAW app was introduced with the Galaxy S22 series. It provides multi-frame RAW capture (stacking multiple frames to reduce noise), an astrophoto mode, and manual controls. RAW files are saved as DNG, compatible with Lightroom, Capture One, and darktable.
The image counter is stored in the DNG ImageNumber EXIF tag. This counter is maintained in persistent device memory and increments across all cameras and modes. It cannot be reset by a factory reset or software update.
The S22+ camera output is broadly similar between Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Exynos 2200 variants. Early reviews noted Snapdragon units ran cooler under sustained load, but photographic quality and DNG RAW output are equivalent. The image counter in DNG files is identical on both chipset variants.
No. All Samsung Galaxy smartphones use CMOS electronic readout. There is no focal-plane shutter mechanism and no rated mechanical lifespan.
The S22 and S22+ are camera-identical but the S22+ offers a larger 6.6-inch display (vs 6.1-inch), a bigger 4500 mAh battery (vs 3700 mAh), and 45 W wired charging (vs 25 W). The camera sensor, aperture, and telephoto range are the same on both.
No. The counter is stored in persistent hardware memory and cannot be reset by a factory reset or any software action. It reliably reflects total device usage since manufacture.
The S22 Ultra is a fundamentally different device. It steps up to a 108 MP main sensor, adds a 10× periscope telephoto alongside a 3× optical zoom, introduces the first built-in S Pen on a Galaxy S model, and uses a larger 6.8-inch QHD+ display. The camera count is the same (three rear cameras), but the sensor specifications and zoom capabilities are significantly higher.