The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (2022) runs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, packs a 108 MP main camera, and was the first Galaxy S phone with an integrated S Pen. It shoots DNG files via Samsung Expert RAW with no mechanical shutter — the image counter in each DNG records total electronic captures. Drop a DNG file to read it instantly.
Check Image Counter →The Galaxy S22 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (Exynos 2200 in some regions). Its quad-camera system features a 108 MP ISOCELL HP1 main sensor (f/1.8, 1/1.33″ optical format, OIS) — Samsung’s first 108 MP sensor at this optical format — alongside a 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.2), a 10 MP 3× telephoto (f/2.4, OIS), and a 10 MP 10× periscope telephoto (f/4.9, OIS). The S22 Ultra was also the first Galaxy S Ultra to integrate the S Pen silo, effectively absorbing the Galaxy Note line.
| Model | Release | Main Sensor | Shutter Type | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S22 Ultra | 2022 | 108 MP CMOS | Electronic only | DNG (Expert RAW) |
| Galaxy S23 Ultra | 2023 | 200 MP CMOS | Electronic only | DNG (Expert RAW) |
| Galaxy S24 Ultra | 2024 | 200 MP CMOS | Electronic only | DNG (Expert RAW) |
| Galaxy S25 Ultra | 2025 | 200 MP CMOS | Electronic only | DNG (Expert RAW) |
Internal storage → DCIM → Expert RAW and copy the .dng file. Alternatively, download the original DNG from Samsung Gallery on a PC.exiftool -ImageNumber yourfile.dng to read the counter directly.Because the S22 Ultra has no mechanical shutter, the image counter carries no wear implication. Focus on these factors when evaluating a used unit:
| What to Check | How |
|---|---|
| Battery health | Settings → Battery → Battery health. Under 80% capacity warrants replacement |
| S Pen condition | Remove and reinsert the S Pen, test pressure sensitivity and Bluetooth Air Actions in all apps |
| Display | Check the Dynamic AMOLED 2X (6.8″, 120 Hz) for burn-in, green tint at low brightness, and dead pixels |
| 108 MP lens glass | Inspect the large main lens for scratches using a flashlight — repair is expensive |
| Telephoto lenses | Check the 3× and 10× periscope telephoto for fogging or internal damage |
| Image counter | High count (>50,000) indicates heavy use — no mechanical risk, but useful context |
The image counter is stored in the DNG EXIF metadata under the ImageNumber field. This counter increments with every capture across all camera modes — not only Expert RAW sessions. It cannot be reset by a factory reset or software reinstall. The S22 Ultra established the image counter architecture that all subsequent Galaxy S Ultra models share.
The 108 MP HP1 sensor uses a 3×3 nona-binning architecture (Nona Bayer) that outputs 12 MP by default in typical light (9 pixels combined into one), switching to full 108 MP mode for Expert RAW captures. The DNG file at 108 MP is approximately 25–35 MB. The image counter increments once per shutter press regardless of resolution.
No. All Samsung Galaxy smartphones use CMOS electronic readout — there is no mechanical focal-plane shutter. The image counter in an Expert RAW DNG file records total electronic captures. There is no rated shutter life or mechanical wear to consider.
Yes. The Samsung Galaxy Note series was discontinued after the Note 20 Ultra (2020), and the S22 Ultra (2022) was the first Galaxy S Ultra to integrate an S Pen silo, inheriting the stylus-focused DNA of the Note line. All subsequent S Ultra models have continued this design.
No. The built-in Camera app also saves DNG files when you switch to Pro mode and tap the RAW (or RAW+JPEG) format toggle. Expert RAW provides a more advanced interface, but the resulting DNG is equivalent for counter-reading purposes.
No. The image counter is stored in persistent hardware memory and cannot be reset by a factory reset, software reinstall, or any user action.
Yes — drop an Expert RAW or Pro mode DNG file from the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra into shuttercount.app and the tool will display the image counter. Standard JPEG files do not contain the counter field.