How to Recover Deleted Photos from Samsung Digital Cameras?

Summary: Photos taken with a Samsung camera may get lost due to accidental deletion or device malfunction. Whatever the cause of data loss, you can still recover your photos. This guide explains how you can try to access your photos using a USB card reader. If that doesn’t work, you can use Stellar Photo Recovery Software to retrieve your lost data.

Samsung digital cameras are considered among the best compact devices in the world. But like all electronic devices, they are also prone to malfunctions and data loss. In particular, losing photos from your Samsung camera can be a frustrating experience when you don’t have backup. But don’t worry—the methods we have discussed in this guide will most likely get your photos back.

In this guide, we will first walk you through common reasons behind photo loss from digital cameras. We shall also provide step-by-step instructions on how to recover deleted photos from your Samsung digital camera.

Table of Content:

• Why are Samsung Camera Photos Missing?
• How to Recover Deleted Photos from a Samsung Camera?

Why are Samsung Camera Photos Missing?

Several scenarios can end up deleting your photos from your Samsung digital camera. Here are some common reasons for image loss from Samsung cameras:

1. Accidental Deletion

This is the most common cause. You might mistakenly delete a folder containing many photos while intending to delete just a file.

2. System Errors

System malfunctions, such as corrupted camera firmware, can make delete your photo files or make them inaccessible.

Also Read: Fix Camera Error 0xa00f4292 in Windows 10/11

3. SD Card Failures

SD cards can physically fail due to various reasons like a bent pin or faulty internal components, or even due to manufacturing defects. These failures result in photo loss from Samsung camera.

Also Read: How to Fix Your SD Card Not Storing Data?

4. Malware Infection

Certain malware can delete files and folders on your SD card randomly. If you access your camera’s photos and videos on public computers, there’s an increased likelihood of malware-led corruption.

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How to Recover Deleted Photos from a Samsung Camera?

Before we advise you about recovery, we must tell you what not to do once you realize that your camera photos are missing.

Like most cameras, Samsung digital cameras also store photos and videos in an SD card. An SD card is a highly delicate device when compared to hard drives and SSDs. If you find that you have mistakenly deleted data or it is lost:

• Stop using your camera immediately. Any new photos or videos could overwrite the deleted ones.
• Act fast and try to recover photos. The sooner you try to recover photos from your Samsung camera, the better your chances are to recover the lost photos.

Also Read: Digital Camera won’t read SD card: Best Solutions & Tips

Now let’s focus on how you can recover photos from your Samsung cameras:

Method 1: Recover Deleted Photos Using your Samsung Camera’s Recycle Bin

If you have accidentally deleted photos from your Samsung camera, you can try recovering them using the camera’s Recycle Bin feature. Follow these steps:

1. Check Recycle Bin Status

1. 1. Turn on your camera.
   2. Press the “Menu” button.
   3. Navigate to “Settings” and ensure the Recycle Bin function is enabled.

2. Restore Deleted Photos

1. 1. Turn on your camera.
   2. Press the “Menu” button.
   3. Go to the “Recycle Bin” option.
   4. Select the deleted photos to restore them.

If your camera model does not have the Recycle Bin feature, unfortunately, direct recovery from the camera is not possible. In such cases, proceed with other methods described in this guide.

Also Read: How to Recover Permanently Deleted Videos on PC?

Method 2: Use an SD Card Reader to Recover Photos from Your Samsung Camera

Most people connect their Samsung camera to their computers via a USB cable, and then access the data on the SD card (plugged inside the camera) via their computers.

If you have connected your camera to your computer but are unable to see your photos, chances are the card reading mechanism inside your Samsung camera isn’t working properly. Problems such as moisture, dust, or physical shock can damage the card reader in your Samsung camera. Additionally, frequently changing SD cards can also harm it.

To resolve this issue, you can try to read the SD card via an external USB card reader that plugs into your computer’s USB port.

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Here’s how to do it:

1. Remove the SD card from the Samsung camera.
2. Plug the external card reader into the USB port of your computer.
3. Insert the SD card into the external card reader.

Next, follow these steps to check your photos:

1. Open Windows File Explorer.

2. Access the SD card from the list of drives.

3. Locate the DCIM folder.

4. Check if the photos are there.

If you can see your photos, the card reader in your Samsung camera is likely damaged. If your laptop has a built-in card reader, you can use it instead of the external USB card reader to follow the same process.

Also Read: How to Recover Deleted Photos from Digital Camera?

Method 3: Use CHKDSK to Recover Photos from a Corrupted SD Card

Often, connecting your camera or SD card to multiple computers increases the risk of data corruption, especially if a computer has a virus. If your SD card gets corrupted, you can try to fix it using the CHKDSK tool on Windows. This method checks for both logical and physical errors on the SD card.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator

• Type “Command Prompt” in the Windows search bar.
• Click “Run as administrator” in the search results.

2. Run CHKDSK Command

• In Command Prompt, type the following command: chkdsk X: /r (Replace “X” with your SD card’s drive letter).
• Press Enter to start the scan.

3. Wait for the Process to Complete

• The system will scan the SD card for errors and attempt to fix them. This process may take some time, so be patient.

Method 4. Use Data Recovery Software to Recover Photos from Samsung Camera

If you cannot see your photos after connecting your SD card to your computer, the data may have been deleted. This could happen accidentally or due to other reasons. In this case, using reliable photo recovery software is your best option.

A Photo Recovery software is designed to recover various multimedia files, including all photo formats used by Samsung cameras. We recommend Stellar Photo Recovery software because it is built to recover photos even in severe cases of data loss.

Stellar Photo Recovery software lets you scan your SD card and preview the recoverable photo files. This assures you that you can recover your desired photos before purchasing a license.

Here are the main features of Stellar Photo Recovery software:

• Recovers lost media files from various types of SD cards, such as SDXC, SDHC, and CF cards used in Samsung cameras
• Supports a wide range of photo formats, such as JPEG, PNG, GIF, and BMP, commonly used by Samsung cameras
• Can locate and recover data from damaged/corrupted SD card using its deep scanning capability
• Makes the recovery process straightforward for all users courtesy a user-friendly interface
• Works with both Windows and Mac operating systems

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Method 5. Use Data Recovery Services to Recover Photos from Samsung Camera

If you cannot see the preview of the photos you want to recover using Stellar Photo Recovery software, the data loss might be due to a physical problem with the SD card. Some common physical problems include:

• Damage from moisture or water exposure
• Physical cracks or breaks in the card
• Wear and tear from frequent card insertion and removal
• Faulty or broken connectors

Your best option is to use professional data recovery services in such cases. These services have specialized equipment and expertise to recover data from physically damaged SD cards.

At Stellar Data Recovery Services, we have expertise in recovering all types of multimedia files from SD cards from all major manufacturers. Reach out to our helpline, describe your problem, and get the best advice on your next steps.

So, we hope this guide has helped you.

Please feel free to comment below with any additional queries you may have.

We will now address some frequently asked questions.

FAQs

1. What are Quick Scan and Deep Scan options in a photo recovery software?

A Quick Scan is faster and less time-consuming than a Deep Scan. If the Quick Scan does not locate the deleted files, a Deep Scan is required. A Deep Scan takes more time and resources but provides more comprehensive results.

2. Can Stellar Photo Recovery software recover data from a formatted SD card? 

There are two types of formatting – high-level and low-level. Low-level formatting removes the file table. The actual data remains in the SD card. Stellar Photo Recovery software can recover photos from a low-level format. If there had been a high-level format (rewriting all the bits to 0 and 1) then data recovery is impossible by any technique.

3. Can I recover drone footage using your software?

Stellar Photo Recovery software can recover images and video footage from CCTV, drones, DSLR, and compact cameras. Our software works with all devices and every type of storage.