The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (2024) captures DNG RAW files via Expert RAW and has no mechanical shutter — the image counter in each DNG records total electronic captures. Drop an Expert RAW DNG file to read it instantly.
Check Image Counter →The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (global) or Exynos 2400 (select regions) and features a quad-camera system: a 200 MP main sensor (f/1.7, OIS), a 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.2), a 10 MP 3× telephoto (f/2.4), and a 50 MP 5× telephoto (f/3.4). All cameras use CMOS electronic readout — there is no mechanical focal-plane shutter in any smartphone camera module.
| Model | Release | Main Sensor | Shutter Type | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S24 Ultra | 2024 | 200 MP CMOS | Electronic only | DNG |
| Galaxy S23 Ultra | 2023 | 200 MP CMOS | Electronic only | DNG |
| Apple iPhone 15 Pro | 2023 | 48 MP CMOS | Electronic only | ProRAW (DNG) |
| Sony A7 IV | 2021 | 33 MP FF CMOS | Mechanical + Electronic | ARW |
.dng file to your computer.Because there is no mechanical shutter, the image counter has no direct wear implication. Prioritise these checks when evaluating a used Galaxy S24 Ultra:
| What to Check | How |
|---|---|
| Battery health | Settings → Battery → Battery Health. Samsung aims for 80% after 2 years of normal use |
| Display condition | Check the Dynamic AMOLED 2X for burn-in (show a grey screen), dead pixels, or S Pen stylus scratches |
| S Pen condition | Test S Pen Air Actions and verify the integrated slot does not rattle |
| Camera glass | Inspect all four lenses for scratches — the large 200 MP sensor housing is particularly vulnerable |
| Titanium frame | Inspect the titanium frame for dents or damage around the corners and S Pen slot |
| Image counter | High count (>60,000) suggests heavy use — useful context for negotiations but not a failure risk |
Samsung Expert RAW saves unprocessed DNG files that bypass One UI’s Scene Optimiser and Bright Night AI processing. The 200 MP mode saves a full-resolution DNG at approximately 50–80 MB per file; standard 12 MP pixel-binned shots produce smaller DNG files around 12–20 MB.
The image counter is stored in the DNG EXIF under the ImageNumber field in Samsung’s MakerNote IFD. This counter increments with every capture across all camera modes on the device — it cannot be reset by a factory reset.
No. All Samsung Galaxy smartphones use CMOS electronic readout — there is no mechanical focal-plane shutter. The 200 MP sensor captures images by electronically reading out pixel rows, not by opening and closing a mechanical curtain.
Samsung Expert RAW (a separate download from the Galaxy Store) offers multi-frame RAW capture with adjustable ISO/shutter/WB, dual ISO, astrophoto mode, and direct histogram. The native Camera app’s Pro mode also captures DNG but with fewer controls. Both produce DNG files that shuttercount.app can read.
Yes — drop a DNG file from Expert RAW or Camera Pro mode into shuttercount.app and the tool will display the image counter.