Nikonian is right about the ratios, but my comment would be that I think it's "flat"...there is no contrast at all because the flash is coming directly from the axis of the camera.
You raise a good point. 1/250-sec is specified as shortest shutter duration that will synchronize with speedlight illumination: http://www.kenrockwell.com/sony/a99.htm#spex Exif info: Camera Model: Sony SLT-A99V Lens: 50mm F1.4 Image Date: 2014-06-14 Focal Length: 50mm Aperture: f/1.4 Exposure Time: 0.0010 s (1/1000-sec) ISO equiv: 100 Exposure Bias: none Metering Mode: Matrix Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto) White Balance: Auto Flash Fired: Yes